YEARLY HIGH
0.0042 GHS
YEARLY LOW
0.0037 GHS
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0039 GHS

2018 IQD to GHS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the IQD to GHS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 9, valuing the pair at 0.0042. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 22, dropping to 0.0037.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0005 GHS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0038 to the December average rate of 0.0041, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.03% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0042 was up 3.85% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0040, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 21 GHS
2017 Average 19 GHS
Yearly Trough Low 18 GHS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2.48 GHS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0042
0.0037
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

IQD 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 0.0038, compared to 0.0041 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0002 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0038
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0041

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 0.0002 GHS (High: 0.0042 / Low: 0.0040). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 GHS (High: 0.0038 / Low: 0.0037).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0002
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and August, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0001 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0001

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 0.0041) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0038), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0003 (+8.92%).

2018 Avg (December) 0.0041
2017 Avg (December) 0.0038

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0038 0.0038 0.0038
February 0.0038 0.0037 0.0038
March 0.0038 0.0037 0.0037
April 0.0038 0.0037 0.0037
May 0.0040 0.0038 0.0038
June 0.0040 0.0039 0.0040
July 0.0041 0.0040 0.0040
August 0.0041 0.0040 0.0040
September 0.0042 0.0040 0.0040
October 0.0042 0.0040 0.0041
November 0.0042 0.0040 0.0041
December 0.0042 0.0040 0.0041