2018 GHS to ISK Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
2018 GHS to ISK Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018
During 2018, the GHS to ISK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 12, valuing the pair at 25.7571. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 25, dropping to 21.7329.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.0242 ISK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 22.6230 to the December average rate of 24.4999, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.30% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 25.7571 was down 6.78% compared to the 2017 peak of 27.6296, 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 ISK 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 22.5680, compared to 23.6094 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.0414 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 2.2818 ISK (High: 25.1985 / Low: 22.9167). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4591 ISK (High: 22.6247 / Low: 22.1656).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween July and November, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.7857 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 25.2856) against the same month in 2017 (average: 23.1280), the exchange rate shifted by +2.1576 (+9.33%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 23.0634 | 22.1150 | 22.6230 |
| February | 23.0518 | 22.1035 | 22.5797 |
| March | 22.6247 | 22.1656 | 22.4504 |
| April | 22.7773 | 22.1580 | 22.4269 |
| May | 23.1303 | 22.1881 | 22.7252 |
| June | 23.0906 | 22.0146 | 22.6028 |
| July | 22.5017 | 21.7329 | 22.2112 |
| August | 22.8179 | 22.0205 | 22.4375 |
| September | 23.8237 | 21.9100 | 23.0663 |
| October | 25.1985 | 22.9167 | 24.1558 |
| November | 25.7571 | 24.7952 | 25.2856 |
| December | 25.5761 | 23.8388 | 24.4999 |