YEARLY HIGH
0.0445 GHS
YEARLY LOW
0.0401 GHS
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0424 GHS

2018 JPY to GHS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the JPY to GHS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 20, valuing the pair at 0.0445. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 6, dropping to 0.0401.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0044 GHS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0409 to the December average rate of 0.0439, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.16% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0445 was up 6.26% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0419, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 500,000 JPY based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 22,262 GHS
2017 Average 19,619 GHS
Yearly Trough Low 20,058 GHS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,203.62 GHS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0442
0.0406
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JPY 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 0.0417, compared to 0.0431 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0015 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0417
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0431

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 0.0024 GHS (High: 0.0433 / Low: 0.0409). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0008 GHS (High: 0.0434 / Low: 0.0425).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0024
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0008

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0005 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0005

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 0.0439) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0399), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0039 (+9.80%).

2018 Avg (December) 0.0439
2017 Avg (December) 0.0399

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0418 0.0401 0.0409
February 0.0422 0.0407 0.0414
March 0.0423 0.0414 0.0418
April 0.0417 0.0407 0.0413
May 0.0433 0.0409 0.0417
June 0.0434 0.0425 0.0429
July 0.0436 0.0424 0.0430
August 0.0441 0.0424 0.0432
September 0.0443 0.0420 0.0427
October 0.0439 0.0421 0.0430
November 0.0438 0.0421 0.0429
December 0.0445 0.0426 0.0439