YEARLY HIGH
3.6232 GHS
YEARLY LOW
3.3147 GHS
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.4325 GHS

2018 LYD to GHS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the LYD to GHS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 25, valuing the pair at 3.6232. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 22, dropping to 3.3147.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3085 GHS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.3759 to the December average rate of 3.5206, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.29% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 3.6232 was up 6.48% compared to the 2017 peak of 3.4027, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 18,116 GHS
2017 Average 15,803 GHS
Yearly Trough Low 16,574 GHS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,542.40 GHS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

3.5392
3.3162
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LYD 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 3.3767, compared to 3.4882 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1115 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.3767
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.4882

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 0.2097 GHS (High: 3.6232 / Low: 3.4135). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0327 GHS (High: 3.3571 / Low: 3.3245).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.2097
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0327

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and July, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0308 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0308

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 3.4657) against the same month in 2017 (average: 3.2503), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2154 (+6.63%).

2018 Avg (September) 3.4657
2017 Avg (September) 3.2503

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.4263 3.3346 3.3759
February 3.3993 3.3274 3.3628
March 3.3538 3.3147 3.3348
April 3.3571 3.3245 3.3423
May 3.4366 3.3266 3.3749
June 3.5016 3.4319 3.4697
July 3.5165 3.4495 3.4920
August 3.5072 3.3991 3.4612
September 3.6232 3.4135 3.4657
October 3.5748 3.4532 3.5050
November 3.5589 3.4306 3.4846
December 3.5771 3.4500 3.5206