2018 LKR to GHS Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0304 GHS

YEARLY LOW

0.0265 GHS

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0289 GHS

2018 LKR to GHS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the LKR to GHS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 3, valuing the pair at 0.0304. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.0265.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0039 GHS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0295 to the December average rate of 0.0273, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.65% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0304 was down 3.94% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0317, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 152 GHS

2017 Average 144 GHS

Yearly Trough Low 133 GHS

Transaction Impact: A difference of 19.43 GHS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0304

0.0270

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR 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 0.0290, compared to 0.0287 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0003 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0290

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0287

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 0.0017 GHS (High: 0.0298 / Low: 0.0281). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0004 GHS (High: 0.0286 / Low: 0.0282).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0017

April Spread (Stable) ±0.0004

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 0.0009 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0009

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2018: 0.0301) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0286), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0015 (+5.23%).

2018 Avg (July) 0.0301

2017 Avg (July) 0.0286

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0298	0.0292	0.0295
February	0.0293	0.0287	0.0289
March	0.0288	0.0282	0.0285
April	0.0286	0.0282	0.0284
May	0.0298	0.0284	0.0290
June	0.0303	0.0294	0.0297
July	0.0304	0.0298	0.0301
August	0.0304	0.0294	0.0299
September	0.0298	0.0281	0.0290
October	0.0292	0.0277	0.0283
November	0.0284	0.0269	0.0276
December	0.0280	0.0265	0.0273