2018 GHS to MKD Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
2018 GHS to MKD Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018
During 2018, the GHS to MKD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 18, valuing the pair at 11.5394. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 25, dropping to 10.4688.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.0706 MKD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 11.1169 to the December average rate of 11.0018, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.03% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 11.5394 was down 17.31% compared to the 2017 peak of 13.9546, 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 MKD 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 11.2278, compared to 11.0579 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1699 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 0.8242 MKD (High: 11.2930 / Low: 10.4688). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1860 MKD (High: 11.0649 / Low: 10.8789).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween January and May, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.2618 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2018: 11.3962) against the same month in 2017 (average: 13.0144), the exchange rate shifted by -1.6183 (-12.43%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 11.3302 | 10.9197 | 11.1169 |
| February | 11.3345 | 10.9044 | 11.1568 |
| March | 11.3715 | 11.1314 | 11.2672 |
| April | 11.4189 | 11.1930 | 11.2956 |
| May | 11.5394 | 11.1865 | 11.3962 |
| June | 11.2583 | 11.0176 | 11.1344 |
| July | 11.0649 | 10.8789 | 10.9914 |
| August | 11.3102 | 10.9576 | 11.1261 |
| September | 11.2930 | 10.4688 | 11.0402 |
| October | 11.2344 | 10.7968 | 11.0553 |
| November | 11.3995 | 10.9788 | 11.1325 |
| December | 11.2914 | 10.8275 | 11.0018 |