2018 KGS to GHS Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0734 GHS

YEARLY LOW

0.0645 GHS

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0684 GHS

2018 KGS to GHS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the KGS to GHS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 25, valuing the pair at 0.0734. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 11, dropping to 0.0645.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0089 GHS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0658 to the December average rate of 0.0716, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.84% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0734 was down 7.17% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0791, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 KGS based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 367 GHS

2017 Average 320 GHS

Yearly Trough Low 322 GHS

Transaction Impact: A difference of 44.47 GHS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0722

0.0643

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KGS 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 0.0662, compared to 0.0707 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0045 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0662

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0707

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 0.0041 GHS (High: 0.0734 / Low: 0.0693). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0009 GHS (High: 0.0655 / Low: 0.0647).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0041

April Spread (Stable) ±0.0009

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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0004 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0004

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 0.0703) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0646), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0057 (+8.77%).

2018 Avg (September) 0.0703

2017 Avg (September) 0.0646

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0664	0.0651	0.0658
February	0.0660	0.0645	0.0654
March	0.0656	0.0647	0.0650
April	0.0655	0.0647	0.0650
May	0.0688	0.0651	0.0667
June	0.0703	0.0684	0.0692
July	0.0708	0.0698	0.0703
August	0.0715	0.0692	0.0704
September	0.0734	0.0693	0.0703
October	0.0725	0.0699	0.0708
November	0.0723	0.0696	0.0708
December	0.0728	0.0700	0.0716