YEARLY HIGH
0.0090 GHS
YEARLY LOW
0.0081 GHS
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0084 GHS

2018 XAF to GHS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the XAF to GHS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 25, valuing the pair at 0.0090. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 18, dropping to 0.0081.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0008 GHS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0084 to the December average rate of 0.0085, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.00% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0090 was up 6.32% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0084, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 45 GHS
2017 Average 38 GHS
Yearly Trough Low 41 GHS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4.09 GHS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0086
0.0082
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XAF 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 0.0084, compared to 0.0085 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0001 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0084
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0085

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 0.0006 GHS (High: 0.0090 / Low: 0.0083). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 GHS (High: 0.0086 / Low: 0.0085).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0006
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0001 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0001

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 0.0085) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0080), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0005 (+5.74%).

2018 Avg (September) 0.0085
2017 Avg (September) 0.0080

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0086 0.0083 0.0084
February 0.0086 0.0083 0.0084
March 0.0084 0.0083 0.0083
April 0.0084 0.0082 0.0083
May 0.0084 0.0081 0.0082
June 0.0085 0.0083 0.0084
July 0.0086 0.0085 0.0085
August 0.0086 0.0083 0.0084
September 0.0090 0.0083 0.0085
October 0.0087 0.0083 0.0085
November 0.0086 0.0082 0.0084
December 0.0087 0.0083 0.0085