YEARLY HIGH
0.4569 GHS
YEARLY LOW
0.0000 GHS
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0507 GHS

2018 VEF to GHS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the VEF to GHS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 21, valuing the pair at 0.4569. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 25, dropping to 0.0000.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4569 GHS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4495 to the December average rate of 0.0000, the exchange rate registered a net change of -100.00% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.4569 was down 4.31% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.4775, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,285 GHS
2017 Average 2,178 GHS
Yearly Trough Low 0 GHS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,284.65 GHS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.4945
-0.0449
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

VEF 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 0.1013, compared to 0.0000 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1013 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1013
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0000

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was February, with a trading range of 0.4514 GHS (High: 0.4516 / Low: 0.0002). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 GHS (High: 0.0000 / Low: 0.0000).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.4514
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.2913 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2913

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.4495) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.4297), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0198 (+4.60%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.4495
2017 Avg (January) 0.4297

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4569 0.4332 0.4495
February 0.4516 0.0002 0.1582
March 0.0002 0.0001 0.0001
April 0.0001 0.0001 0.0001
May 0.0001 0.0001 0.0001
June 0.0001 0.0001 0.0001
July 0.0001 0.0000 0.0001
August 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000
September 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000
October 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000
November 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000
December 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000