2018 KWD to GHS Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

16.5214 GHS

YEARLY LOW

14.7181 GHS

YEARLY AVERAGE

15.5006 GHS

2018 KWD to GHS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the KWD to GHS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 25, valuing the pair at 16.5214. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 23, dropping to 14.7181.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.8033 GHS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 15.1014 to the December average rate of 16.1788, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.13% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 16.5214 was up 5.85% compared to the 2017 peak of 15.6078, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 82,607 GHS

2017 Average 72,516 GHS

Yearly Trough Low 73,590 GHS

Transaction Impact: A difference of 9,016.67 GHS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

16.3188

14.6390

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KWD 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 15.0618, compared to 15.9394 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.8776 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 15.0618

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 15.9394

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 0.9434 GHS (High: 16.5214 / Low: 15.5780). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1570 GHS (High: 14.8750 / Low: 14.7181).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.9434

March Spread (Stable) ±0.1570

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and July, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.1845 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1845

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 15.8133) against the same month in 2017 (average: 14.6945), the exchange rate shifted by +1.1189 (+7.61%).

2018 Avg (September) 15.8133

2017 Avg (September) 14.6945

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	15.1905	15.0027	15.1014
February	15.0618	14.7971	14.9168
March	14.8750	14.7181	14.7790
April	14.9108	14.7314	14.8028
May	15.5647	14.8847	15.1463
June	15.8215	15.4954	15.6246
July	15.9334	15.7061	15.8337
August	16.0691	15.5691	15.8327
September	16.5214	15.5780	15.8133
October	16.3270	15.7796	15.9812
November	16.3301	15.7431	15.9967
December	16.4460	15.8206	16.1788