YEARLY HIGH
0.0719 GHS
YEARLY LOW
0.0646 GHS
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0685 GHS

2018 INR to GHS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the INR to GHS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 7, valuing the pair at 0.0719. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 6, dropping to 0.0646.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0073 GHS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0713 to the December average rate of 0.0695, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.55% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0719 was down 0.25% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0721, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 250,000 INR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 17,983 GHS
2017 Average 16,901 GHS
Yearly Trough Low 16,153 GHS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,829.51 GHS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0719
0.0653
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

INR to GHS 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 0.0690, compared to 0.0680 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0009 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0690
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0680

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 0.0056 GHS (High: 0.0713 / Low: 0.0657). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0009 GHS (High: 0.0687 / Low: 0.0677).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0056
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0009

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0026 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0026

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.0713) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0630), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0083 (+13.18%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.0713
2017 Avg (January) 0.0630

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0719 0.0705 0.0713
February 0.0706 0.0684 0.0694
March 0.0687 0.0677 0.0681
April 0.0686 0.0665 0.0676
May 0.0698 0.0666 0.0677
June 0.0703 0.0688 0.0697
July 0.0703 0.0693 0.0698
August 0.0702 0.0666 0.0690
September 0.0688 0.0654 0.0664
October 0.0673 0.0646 0.0658
November 0.0713 0.0657 0.0677
December 0.0717 0.0676 0.0695