2018 RUB to GHS Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0814 GHS

YEARLY LOW

0.0673 GHS

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0748 GHS

2018 RUB to GHS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the RUB to GHS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 25, valuing the pair at 0.0814. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 10, dropping to 0.0673.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0141 GHS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0801 to the December average rate of 0.0728, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.19% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0814 was down 0.65% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0819, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 407 GHS

2017 Average 377 GHS

Yearly Trough Low 336 GHS

Transaction Impact: A difference of 70.50 GHS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0811

0.0700

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RUB 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 0.0764, compared to 0.0732 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0032 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0764

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0732

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 0.0087 GHS (High: 0.0760 / Low: 0.0673). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0024 GHS (High: 0.0763 / Low: 0.0739).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0087

June Spread (Stable) ±0.0024

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0044 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0044

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.0801) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0717), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0085 (+11.80%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.0801

2017 Avg (January) 0.0717

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0814	0.0786	0.0801
February	0.0806	0.0761	0.0786
March	0.0789	0.0765	0.0776
April	0.0773	0.0705	0.0732
May	0.0759	0.0707	0.0734
June	0.0763	0.0739	0.0753
July	0.0777	0.0752	0.0763
August	0.0759	0.0694	0.0723
September	0.0760	0.0673	0.0709
October	0.0752	0.0718	0.0736
November	0.0749	0.0706	0.0731
December	0.0751	0.0696	0.0728