2018 LRD to GHS Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0372 GHS

YEARLY LOW

0.0296 GHS

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0327 GHS

2018 LRD to GHS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the LRD to GHS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 1, valuing the pair at 0.0372. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 17, dropping to 0.0296.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0075 GHS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0358 to the December average rate of 0.0312, the exchange rate registered a net change of -12.83% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0372 was down 27.21% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0510, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 186 GHS

2017 Average 213 GHS

Yearly Trough Low 148 GHS

Transaction Impact: A difference of 37.67 GHS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0363

0.0303

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LRD 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 0.0344, compared to 0.0310 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0034 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0344

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0310

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was February, with a trading range of 0.0030 GHS (High: 0.0372 / Low: 0.0342). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0006 GHS (High: 0.0341 / Low: 0.0335).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0030

April Spread (Stable) ±0.0006

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0023 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0023

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 0.0354) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0473), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0118 (-25.03%).

2018 Avg (February) 0.0354

2017 Avg (February) 0.0473

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0367	0.0349	0.0358
February	0.0372	0.0342	0.0354
March	0.0342	0.0336	0.0338
April	0.0341	0.0335	0.0339
May	0.0347	0.0337	0.0341
June	0.0342	0.0318	0.0332
July	0.0319	0.0296	0.0309
August	0.0317	0.0306	0.0313
September	0.0323	0.0298	0.0309
October	0.0319	0.0305	0.0310
November	0.0314	0.0303	0.0308
December	0.0317	0.0304	0.0312