2018 PLN to GHS Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.3719 GHS

YEARLY LOW

1.2402 GHS

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.2972 GHS

2018 PLN to GHS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the PLN to GHS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 25, valuing the pair at 1.3719. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 19, dropping to 1.2402.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1317 GHS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.3316 to the December average rate of 1.3043, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.05% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.3719 was up 4.39% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.3142, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 20,000 PLN based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 27,437 GHS

2017 Average 23,385 GHS

Yearly Trough Low 24,804 GHS

Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,633.24 GHS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.3387

1.2537

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PLN 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 1.2995, compared to 1.2949 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0047 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.2995

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.2949

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 0.1081 GHS (High: 1.3719 / Low: 1.2637). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0353 GHS (High: 1.2755 / Low: 1.2402).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.1081

May Spread (Stable) ±0.0353

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0398 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0398

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 1.2974) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.2357), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0616 (+4.99%).

2018 Avg (September) 1.2974

2017 Avg (September) 1.2357

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.3657	1.2968	1.3316
February	1.3592	1.2986	1.3248
March	1.3191	1.2802	1.2984
April	1.3229	1.2753	1.3006
May	1.2755	1.2402	1.2608
June	1.3039	1.2541	1.2811
July	1.3139	1.2654	1.2963
August	1.3159	1.2646	1.2921
September	1.3719	1.2637	1.2974
October	1.3270	1.2617	1.2937
November	1.3170	1.2491	1.2854
December	1.3262	1.2750	1.3043