YEARLY HIGH
0.0497 GHS
YEARLY LOW
0.0452 GHS
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0467 GHS

2018 RSD to GHS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the RSD to GHS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 25, valuing the pair at 0.0497. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 18, dropping to 0.0452.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0045 GHS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0467 to the December average rate of 0.0473, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.28% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0497 was up 7.29% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0463, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 249 GHS
2017 Average 205 GHS
Yearly Trough Low 226 GHS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 22.71 GHS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0477
0.0456
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RSD 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 0.0464, compared to 0.0471 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0007 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0464
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0471

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 0.0036 GHS (High: 0.0497 / Low: 0.0461). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0008 GHS (High: 0.0480 / Low: 0.0472).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0036
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0008

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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0006 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0006

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 0.0472) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0443), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0029 (+6.58%).

2018 Avg (September) 0.0472
2017 Avg (September) 0.0443

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0475 0.0458 0.0467
February 0.0476 0.0458 0.0467
March 0.0469 0.0457 0.0462
April 0.0466 0.0457 0.0461
May 0.0466 0.0452 0.0457
June 0.0474 0.0462 0.0467
July 0.0480 0.0472 0.0475
August 0.0474 0.0461 0.0469
September 0.0497 0.0461 0.0472
October 0.0482 0.0462 0.0470
November 0.0478 0.0459 0.0467
December 0.0481 0.0462 0.0473