2018 GHS to CLP Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
2018 GHS to CLP Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018
During 2018, the GHS to CLP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 10, valuing the pair at 146.6783. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 26, dropping to 131.6909.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 14.9874 CLP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 133.3337 to the December average rate of 139.2186, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.41% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 146.6783 was down 9.06% compared to the 2017 peak of 161.2906, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 GHS based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.
GHS to CLP Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 135.0580, compared to 138.9844 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 3.9264 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 13.3383 CLP (High: 146.6783 / Low: 133.3400). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.5437 CLP (High: 137.1687 / Low: 133.6250).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween June and September, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 2.3385 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 141.7886) against the same month in 2017 (average: 141.3227), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4660 (+0.33%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 135.5357 | 131.8240 | 133.3337 |
| February | 136.2162 | 131.6909 | 133.4755 |
| March | 137.9834 | 133.8137 | 136.3492 |
| April | 137.1687 | 133.6250 | 135.3175 |
| May | 140.6167 | 133.8473 | 137.1053 |
| June | 136.9761 | 132.9325 | 134.7668 |
| July | 138.6928 | 133.3583 | 136.0714 |
| August | 143.6308 | 133.8931 | 137.3023 |
| September | 146.6783 | 133.3400 | 141.7886 |
| October | 144.1129 | 133.8508 | 140.1484 |
| November | 143.5255 | 135.1862 | 139.3773 |
| December | 143.8540 | 134.2177 | 139.2186 |