YEARLY HIGH
0.1605 GHS
YEARLY LOW
0.1438 GHS
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1528 GHS

2018 UYU to GHS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the UYU to GHS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 25, valuing the pair at 0.1605. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 18, dropping to 0.1438.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0167 GHS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1590 to the December average rate of 0.1526, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.98% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.1605 was down 5.43% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.1697, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 802 GHS
2017 Average 768 GHS
Yearly Trough Low 719 GHS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 83.53 GHS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.1602
0.1447
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

UYU 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 0.1552, compared to 0.1504 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0047 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1552
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1504

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 0.0132 GHS (High: 0.1577 / Low: 0.1445). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0023 GHS (High: 0.1573 / Low: 0.1550).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0132
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0023

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0078 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0078

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.1590) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.1501), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0088 (+5.89%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.1590
2017 Avg (January) 0.1501

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1605 0.1570 0.1590
February 0.1590 0.1550 0.1567
March 0.1573 0.1550 0.1561
April 0.1580 0.1556 0.1570
May 0.1577 0.1445 0.1516
June 0.1530 0.1491 0.1506
July 0.1565 0.1519 0.1537
August 0.1600 0.1473 0.1538
September 0.1532 0.1438 0.1460
October 0.1510 0.1448 0.1474
November 0.1548 0.1464 0.1491
December 0.1560 0.1498 0.1526