2018 WST to GHS Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.9316 GHS

YEARLY LOW

1.7356 GHS

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.8229 GHS

2018 WST to GHS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the WST to GHS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 25, valuing the pair at 1.9316. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 4, dropping to 1.7356.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1960 GHS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.8057 to the December average rate of 1.8859, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.44% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.9316 was up 1.89% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.8957, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 9,658 GHS

2017 Average 8,698 GHS

Yearly Trough Low 8,678 GHS

Transaction Impact: A difference of 980.19 GHS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.8993

1.7383

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

WST 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 1.7868, compared to 1.8591 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0723 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.7868

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.8591

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 0.1084 GHS (High: 1.9316 / Low: 1.8232). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0239 GHS (High: 1.8617 / Low: 1.8378).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.1084

July Spread (Stable) ±0.0239

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0375 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0375

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 1.8500) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.7773), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0727 (+4.09%).

2018 Avg (September) 1.8500

2017 Avg (September) 1.7773

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.8304	1.7865	1.8057
February	1.8158	1.7656	1.7908
March	1.7750	1.7394	1.7533
April	1.7666	1.7356	1.7518
May	1.8273	1.7510	1.7798
June	1.8566	1.8252	1.8393
July	1.8617	1.8378	1.8504
August	1.8833	1.8227	1.8536
September	1.9316	1.8232	1.8500
October	1.8961	1.8199	1.8505
November	1.9103	1.8320	1.8640
December	1.9190	1.8486	1.8859