2018 MDL to GHS Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.2961 GHS

YEARLY LOW

0.2646 GHS

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.2786 GHS

2018 MDL to GHS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MDL to GHS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 25, valuing the pair at 0.2961. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 0.2646.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0315 GHS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2679 to the December average rate of 0.2864, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.88% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.2961 was up 9.74% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.2698, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,480 GHS

2017 Average 1,196 GHS

Yearly Trough Low 1,323 GHS

Transaction Impact: A difference of 157.53 GHS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.2906

0.2653

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MDL 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 0.2713, compared to 0.2860 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0147 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2713

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2860

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 0.0148 GHS (High: 0.2961 / Low: 0.2813). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0026 GHS (High: 0.2686 / Low: 0.2660).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0148

March Spread (Stable) ±0.0026

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0036 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0036

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 0.2849) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.2507), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0342 (+13.66%).

2018 Avg (September) 0.2849

2017 Avg (September) 0.2507

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.2721	0.2646	0.2679
February	0.2710	0.2664	0.2682
March	0.2686	0.2660	0.2674
April	0.2715	0.2677	0.2701
May	0.2774	0.2701	0.2741
June	0.2836	0.2771	0.2800
July	0.2902	0.2828	0.2869
August	0.2940	0.2824	0.2885
September	0.2961	0.2813	0.2849
October	0.2929	0.2811	0.2851
November	0.2893	0.2803	0.2842
December	0.2918	0.2804	0.2864