2018 GHS to KRW Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
2018 GHS to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018
During 2018, the GHS to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 8, valuing the pair at 247.0405. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 25, dropping to 223.3760.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 23.6645 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 234.7408 to the December average rate of 228.4620, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.67% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 247.0405 was down 13.31% compared to the 2017 peak of 284.9844, 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 KRW 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 237.6610, compared to 232.6253 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 5.0357 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 16.2302 KRW (High: 239.6062 / Low: 223.3760). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 4.5905 KRW (High: 243.1115 / Low: 238.5210).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 5.1506 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 241.4564) against the same month in 2017 (average: 256.5964), the exchange rate shifted by -15.1399 (-5.90%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 238.2641 | 232.4040 | 234.7408 |
| February | 247.0405 | 237.4511 | 241.4564 |
| March | 245.6916 | 239.1158 | 241.8276 |
| April | 243.1115 | 238.5210 | 240.6811 |
| May | 240.0045 | 229.6838 | 235.5305 |
| June | 237.0231 | 226.7468 | 231.7297 |
| July | 237.2151 | 231.2478 | 234.0860 |
| August | 236.3215 | 229.6410 | 233.7092 |
| September | 239.6062 | 223.3760 | 233.9308 |
| October | 237.5360 | 227.0968 | 233.7557 |
| November | 237.6297 | 225.5380 | 231.8081 |
| December | 231.8231 | 223.4564 | 228.4620 |