2018 GHS to IRR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

9275.6641 IRR

YEARLY LOW

7839.5266 IRR

YEARLY AVERAGE

8679.2730 IRR

2018 GHS to IRR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the GHS to IRR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 11, valuing the pair at 9275.6641. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 10, dropping to 7839.5266.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1436.1375 IRR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 7937.7698 to the December average rate of 8592.3867, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.25% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 9275.6641 was up 17.65% compared to the 2017 peak of 7883.8723, 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 46,378,320 IRR

2017 Average 37,571,217 IRR

Yearly Trough Low 39,197,633 IRR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 7,180,687.56 IRR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

9139.5176

7828.5200

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GHS to IRR 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 8495.6004, compared to 8862.9457 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 367.3453 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 8495.6004

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 8862.9457

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 1028.2868 IRR (High: 9275.6641 / Low: 8247.3773). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 113.4672 IRR (High: 9008.5288 / Low: 8895.0616).

May Spread (Volatile) ±1028.2868

June Spread (Stable) ±113.4672

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and August, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 245.7569 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -245.7569

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2018: 8874.2339) against the same month in 2017 (average: 7585.5631), the exchange rate shifted by +1288.6707 (+16.99%).

2018 Avg (May) 8874.2339

2017 Avg (May) 7585.5631

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	8203.9058	7839.5266	7937.7698
February	8355.6267	8187.3943	8289.1937
March	8519.6199	8363.7857	8462.1782
April	8515.9737	8345.5604	8444.1860
May	9275.6641	8247.3773	8874.2339
June	9008.5288	8895.0616	8966.0406
July	9210.7103	8855.2733	9028.7257
August	9220.3647	8853.8664	9030.2678
September	9145.9776	8633.1924	9015.4812
October	8885.6966	8567.7988	8769.7243
November	8882.1812	8554.5003	8741.0885
December	8829.8520	8454.8193	8592.3867