2018 SVC to GHS Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.5717 GHS

YEARLY LOW

0.5041 GHS

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.5352 GHS

2018 SVC to GHS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SVC to GHS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 2, valuing the pair at 0.5717. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 23, dropping to 0.5041.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0676 GHS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5191 to the December average rate of 0.5621, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.29% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.5717 was up 4.80% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.5455, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,858 GHS

2017 Average 2,515 GHS

Yearly Trough Low 2,521 GHS

Transaction Impact: A difference of 337.87 GHS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.5677

0.5009

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SVC 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 0.5177, compared to 0.5526 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0349 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5177

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5526

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 0.0326 GHS (High: 0.5714 / Low: 0.5388). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0059 GHS (High: 0.5100 / Low: 0.5041).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0326

March Spread (Stable) ±0.0059

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 0.0082 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0082

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 0.5621) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.5154), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0467 (+9.07%).

2018 Avg (December) 0.5621

2017 Avg (December) 0.5154

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.5239	0.5145	0.5191
February	0.5161	0.5072	0.5109
March	0.5100	0.5041	0.5065
April	0.5126	0.5041	0.5077
May	0.5378	0.5122	0.5224
June	0.5477	0.5352	0.5399
July	0.5513	0.5440	0.5478
August	0.5573	0.5408	0.5486
September	0.5714	0.5388	0.5472
October	0.5665	0.5480	0.5543
November	0.5676	0.5478	0.5559
December	0.5717	0.5499	0.5621