2018 GHS to LKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

37.6914 LKR

YEARLY LOW

32.8750 LKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

34.6956 LKR

2018 GHS to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the GHS to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 37.6914. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 3, dropping to 32.8750.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.8164 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 33.8631 to the December average rate of 36.6770, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.31% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 37.6914 was up 2.58% compared to the 2017 peak of 36.7444, 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 188,457 LKR

2017 Average 173,382 LKR

Yearly Trough Low 164,375 LKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 24,081.79 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

37.0224

32.8777

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GHS to LKR 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 34.4980, compared to 34.8933 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.3952 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 34.4980

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 34.8933

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 1.9725 LKR (High: 35.5632 / Low: 33.5907). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4586 LKR (High: 35.3984 / Low: 34.9398).

September Spread (Volatile) ±1.9725

April Spread (Stable) ±0.4586

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.8979 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.8979

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 36.6770) against the same month in 2017 (average: 33.9572), the exchange rate shifted by +2.7197 (+8.01%).

2018 Avg (December) 36.6770

2017 Avg (December) 33.9572

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	34.1916	33.5619	33.8631
February	34.8001	34.1482	34.6305
March	35.4146	34.7825	35.1300
April	35.3984	34.9398	35.1678
May	35.1725	33.5913	34.5473
June	33.9670	33.0449	33.6494
July	33.5350	32.8750	33.2231
August	34.0470	32.8770	33.4127
September	35.5632	33.5907	34.4798
October	36.0935	34.2440	35.3237
November	37.2241	35.2528	36.2433
December	37.6914	35.7756	36.6770