2018 SDG to GHS Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.6536 GHS

YEARLY LOW

0.1006 GHS

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.2599 GHS

2018 SDG to GHS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SDG to GHS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 12, valuing the pair at 0.6536. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 12, dropping to 0.1006.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5529 GHS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6476 to the December average rate of 0.1033, the exchange rate registered a net change of -84.04% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.6536 was down 11.54% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.7389, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,268 GHS

2017 Average 3,316 GHS

Yearly Trough Low 503 GHS

Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,764.53 GHS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.7021

0.0475

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SDG 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 0.3233, compared to 0.1965 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1268 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3233

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1965

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was February, with a trading range of 0.3965 GHS (High: 0.6422 / Low: 0.2457). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0036 GHS (High: 0.2680 / Low: 0.2644).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.3965

July Spread (Stable) ±0.0036

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 0.3610 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3610

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.6476) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.6670), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0194 (-2.91%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.6476

2017 Avg (January) 0.6670

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.6536	0.6407	0.6476
February	0.6422	0.2457	0.2866
March	0.2476	0.2429	0.2450
April	0.2481	0.2434	0.2454
May	0.2606	0.2472	0.2531
June	0.2661	0.2591	0.2620
July	0.2680	0.2644	0.2662
August	0.2709	0.2621	0.2662
September	0.2776	0.2610	0.2657
October	0.2756	0.1010	0.1753
November	0.1043	0.1006	0.1020
December	0.1048	0.1011	0.1033