2018 GHS to IQD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

270.4465 IQD

YEARLY LOW

238.4698 IQD

YEARLY AVERAGE

254.4742 IQD

2018 GHS to IQD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the GHS to IQD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 22, valuing the pair at 270.4465. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 9, dropping to 238.4698.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 31.9767 IQD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 261.7103 to the December average rate of 242.2846, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.42% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 270.4465 was down 5.27% compared to the 2017 peak of 285.4889, 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 1,352,232 IQD

2017 Average 1,333,953 IQD

Yearly Trough Low 1,192,349 IQD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 159,883.37 IQD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

270.4554

239.7236

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GHS to IQD 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 262.4892, compared to 246.4592 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 16.0300 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 262.4892

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 246.4592

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 14.4281 IQD (High: 253.0781 / Low: 238.6501). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.7755 IQD (High: 250.4560 / Low: 246.6805).

September Spread (Volatile) ±14.4281

July Spread (Stable) ±3.7755

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 8.5563 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -8.5563

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2018: 267.8944) against the same month in 2017 (average: 259.4792), the exchange rate shifted by +8.4152 (+3.24%).

2018 Avg (March) 267.8944

2017 Avg (March) 259.4792

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	264.0434	259.8913	261.7103
February	267.3150	263.1934	265.2166
March	270.4465	265.2466	267.8944
April	269.9229	265.1780	267.7271
May	265.7472	252.9302	260.4716
June	254.9592	248.2255	251.9153
July	250.4560	246.6805	248.4361
August	252.1381	244.1026	248.3409
September	253.0781	238.6501	249.0386
October	248.6628	239.9194	245.6893
November	248.9616	239.7391	244.9657
December	247.4702	238.4698	242.2846