YEARLY HIGH
247.0405 KRW
YEARLY LOW
223.3760 KRW
YEARLY AVERAGE
235.1432 KRW

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.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,235,203 KRW
2017 Average 1,285,835 KRW
Yearly Trough Low 1,116,880 KRW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 118,322.70 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

243.1642
227.1255
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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)

Seasonal

The 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.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 237.6610
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 232.6253

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The 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).

September Spread (Volatile) ±16.2302
April Spread (Stable) ±4.5905

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 5.1506 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -5.1506

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing 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%).

2018 Avg (February) 241.4564
2017 Avg (February) 256.5964

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