YEARLY HIGH
0.3245 GHS
YEARLY LOW
0.2854 GHS
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3033 GHS

2018 MVR to GHS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MVR to GHS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 25, valuing the pair at 0.3245. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 23, dropping to 0.2854.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0390 GHS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2948 to the December average rate of 0.3182, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.95% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.3245 was up 3.80% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.3126, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,622 GHS
2017 Average 1,425 GHS
Yearly Trough Low 1,427 GHS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 195.16 GHS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.3214
0.2837
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MVR 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 0.2933, compared to 0.3132 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0199 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2933
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3132

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 0.0192 GHS (High: 0.3245 / Low: 0.3053). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0031 GHS (High: 0.2885 / Low: 0.2854).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0192
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0031

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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0051 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0051

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 0.3105) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.2873), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0232 (+8.06%).

2018 Avg (September) 0.3105
2017 Avg (September) 0.2873

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2970 0.2924 0.2948
February 0.2931 0.2881 0.2897
March 0.2885 0.2854 0.2868
April 0.2905 0.2860 0.2879
May 0.3034 0.2894 0.2948
June 0.3110 0.3021 0.3059
July 0.3133 0.3082 0.3107
August 0.3155 0.3052 0.3108
September 0.3245 0.3053 0.3105
October 0.3219 0.3109 0.3142
November 0.3215 0.3095 0.3146
December 0.3239 0.3113 0.3182