2018 PKR to GHS Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0414 GHS

YEARLY LOW

0.0347 GHS

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0387 GHS

2018 PKR to GHS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the PKR to GHS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 10, valuing the pair at 0.0414. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.0347.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0066 GHS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0410 to the December average rate of 0.0354, the exchange rate registered a net change of -13.78% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0414 was down 9.19% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0455, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 500,000 PKR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 20,680 GHS

2017 Average 20,891 GHS

Yearly Trough Low 17,362 GHS

Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,318.14 GHS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0416

0.0348

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PKR 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 0.0398, compared to 0.0375 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0022 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0398

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0375

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 0.0042 GHS (High: 0.0401 / Low: 0.0360). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0006 GHS (High: 0.0388 / Low: 0.0382).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0042

April Spread (Stable) ±0.0006

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0015 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0015

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.0410) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0410), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0000 (+0.05%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.0410

2017 Avg (January) 0.0410

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0414	0.0407	0.0410
February	0.0408	0.0401	0.0404
March	0.0403	0.0382	0.0394
April	0.0388	0.0382	0.0384
May	0.0407	0.0388	0.0395
June	0.0410	0.0389	0.0398
July	0.0396	0.0371	0.0385
August	0.0397	0.0385	0.0389
September	0.0404	0.0383	0.0388
October	0.0401	0.0360	0.0374
November	0.0370	0.0357	0.0363
December	0.0370	0.0347	0.0354