YEARLY HIGH
15.4767 INR
YEARLY LOW
13.9022 INR
YEARLY AVERAGE
14.6040 INR

2018 GHS to INR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the GHS to INR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 6, valuing the pair at 15.4767. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 7, dropping to 13.9022.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.5745 INR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 14.0162 to the December average rate of 14.3847, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.63% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 15.4767 was down 4.05% compared to the 2017 peak of 16.1304, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 77,384 INR
2017 Average 74,036 INR
Yearly Trough Low 69,511 INR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 7,872.74 INR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

15.3052
13.8990
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GHS to INR 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 14.5020, compared to 14.7059 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2039 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 14.5020
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 14.7059

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 1.1884 INR (High: 15.2224 / Low: 14.0340). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2014 INR (High: 14.7652 / Low: 14.5639).

November Spread (Volatile) ±1.1884
March Spread (Stable) ±0.2014

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 0.4269 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4269

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 15.1880) against the same month in 2017 (average: 14.7933), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3947 (+2.67%).

2018 Avg (October) 15.1880
2017 Avg (October) 14.7933

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 14.1774 13.9022 14.0162
February 14.6241 14.1561 14.4145
March 14.7652 14.5639 14.6767
April 15.0320 14.5805 14.7831
May 15.0238 14.3314 14.7743
June 14.5425 14.2180 14.3474
July 14.4391 14.2242 14.3269
August 15.0138 14.2351 14.4952
September 15.2863 14.5356 15.0625
October 15.4767 14.8678 15.1880
November 15.2224 14.0340 14.7782
December 14.7822 13.9435 14.3847