YEARLY HIGH
0.1833 GHS
YEARLY LOW
0.1569 GHS
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1723 GHS

2018 UAH to GHS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the UAH to GHS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 3, valuing the pair at 0.1833. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 28, dropping to 0.1569.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0263 GHS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1594 to the December average rate of 0.1773, the exchange rate registered a net change of 11.18% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.1833 was up 3.59% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.1769, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 916 GHS
2017 Average 827 GHS
Yearly Trough Low 785 GHS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 131.73 GHS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.1840
0.1572
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

UAH 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 0.1695, compared to 0.1750 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0055 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1695
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1750

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 0.0111 GHS (High: 0.1778 / Low: 0.1667). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0036 GHS (High: 0.1819 / Low: 0.1783).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0111
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0036

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0073 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0073

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2018: 0.1817) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.1693), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0124 (+7.35%).

2018 Avg (July) 0.1817
2017 Avg (July) 0.1693

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1623 0.1569 0.1594
February 0.1674 0.1611 0.1647
March 0.1709 0.1654 0.1685
April 0.1712 0.1665 0.1698
May 0.1802 0.1705 0.1746
June 0.1819 0.1783 0.1801
July 0.1833 0.1780 0.1817
August 0.1784 0.1675 0.1744
September 0.1778 0.1667 0.1698
October 0.1763 0.1705 0.1726
November 0.1766 0.1714 0.1741
December 0.1796 0.1716 0.1773