2018 LSL to GHS Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.3868 GHS

YEARLY LOW

0.3055 GHS

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.3554 GHS

2018 LSL to GHS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the LSL to GHS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 23, valuing the pair at 0.3868. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 5, dropping to 0.3055.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0813 GHS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3727 to the December average rate of 0.3449, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.44% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.3868 was up 4.91% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.3687, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,934 GHS

2017 Average 1,654 GHS

Yearly Trough Low 1,528 GHS

Transaction Impact: A difference of 406.42 GHS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.3832

0.3197

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LSL 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 0.3688, compared to 0.3420 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0268 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3688

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3420

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 0.0433 GHS (High: 0.3488 / Low: 0.3055). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0111 GHS (High: 0.3791 / Low: 0.3680).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0433

March Spread (Stable) ±0.0111

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and November, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0208 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0208

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 0.3779) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.3370), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0409 (+12.13%).

2018 Avg (February) 0.3779

2017 Avg (February) 0.3370

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.3839	0.3649	0.3727
February	0.3868	0.3653	0.3779
March	0.3791	0.3680	0.3738
April	0.3736	0.3580	0.3673
May	0.3745	0.3554	0.3645
June	0.3751	0.3424	0.3568
July	0.3651	0.3451	0.3575
August	0.3635	0.3246	0.3458
September	0.3488	0.3055	0.3250
October	0.3436	0.3222	0.3338
November	0.3620	0.3331	0.3452
December	0.3623	0.3336	0.3449