YEARLY HIGH
0.0183 GHS
YEARLY LOW
0.0167 GHS
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0173 GHS

2018 HUF to GHS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the HUF to GHS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 1, valuing the pair at 0.0183. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 28, dropping to 0.0167.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0016 GHS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0179 to the December average rate of 0.0173, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.25% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0183 was up 2.66% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0178, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 1,000,000 HUF based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 18,266 GHS
2017 Average 16,088 GHS
Yearly Trough Low 16,655 GHS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,611.13 GHS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0180
0.0170
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HUF to GHS Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis

A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.

Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)

Seasonal

The average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 0.0175, compared to 0.0172 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0002 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0175
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0172

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 0.0014 GHS (High: 0.0181 / Low: 0.0168). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 GHS (High: 0.0177 / Low: 0.0174).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0014
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0004 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0004

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 0.0177) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0154), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0024 (+15.37%).

2018 Avg (February) 0.0177
2017 Avg (February) 0.0154

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0183 0.0175 0.0179
February 0.0183 0.0173 0.0177
March 0.0177 0.0174 0.0175
April 0.0177 0.0172 0.0175
May 0.0172 0.0168 0.0171
June 0.0175 0.0167 0.0171
July 0.0175 0.0169 0.0173
August 0.0175 0.0169 0.0171
September 0.0181 0.0168 0.0172
October 0.0176 0.0168 0.0172
November 0.0174 0.0167 0.0172
December 0.0176 0.0169 0.0173