2018 XDR to GHS Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

7.0177 GHS

YEARLY LOW

6.4074 GHS

YEARLY AVERAGE

6.6356 GHS

2018 XDR to GHS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the XDR to GHS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 25, valuing the pair at 7.0177. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 21, dropping to 6.4074.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.6103 GHS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 6.5301 to the December average rate of 6.8421, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.78% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 7.0177 was up 6.35% compared to the 2017 peak of 6.5988, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 35,088 GHS

2017 Average 30,512 GHS

Yearly Trough Low 32,037 GHS

Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,051.38 GHS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

6.8827

6.3964

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XDR 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 6.5168, compared to 6.7545 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2377 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 6.5168

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 6.7545

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 0.4034 GHS (High: 7.0177 / Low: 6.6143). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0570 GHS (High: 6.4766 / Low: 6.4196).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.4034

April Spread (Stable) ±0.0570

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and July, 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 0.0587 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0587

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 6.7130) against the same month in 2017 (average: 6.2934), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4197 (+6.67%).

2018 Avg (September) 6.7130

2017 Avg (September) 6.2934

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	6.6189	6.4462	6.5301
February	6.5697	6.4136	6.4956
March	6.4839	6.4074	6.4369
April	6.4766	6.4196	6.4411
May	6.6669	6.4203	6.5164
June	6.7375	6.6354	6.6805
July	6.7930	6.6761	6.7335
August	6.8031	6.6037	6.7119
September	7.0177	6.6143	6.7130
October	6.9206	6.6788	6.7637
November	6.9014	6.6433	6.7627
December	6.9542	6.6937	6.8421