YEARLY HIGH
0.5769 GHS
YEARLY LOW
0.5058 GHS
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5388 GHS

2018 SEK to GHS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SEK to GHS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 26, valuing the pair at 0.5769. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 2, dropping to 0.5058.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0711 GHS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5645 to the December average rate of 0.5442, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.59% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.5769 was up 2.93% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.5605, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,885 GHS
2017 Average 2,581 GHS
Yearly Trough Low 2,529 GHS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 355.55 GHS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.5687
0.5180
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SEK 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 0.5403, compared to 0.5373 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0030 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5403
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5373

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 0.0484 GHS (High: 0.5672 / Low: 0.5188). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0133 GHS (High: 0.5421 / Low: 0.5288).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0484
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0133

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0180 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0180

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.5645) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.4798), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0847 (+17.64%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.5645
2017 Avg (January) 0.4798

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5769 0.5532 0.5645
February 0.5755 0.5381 0.5557
March 0.5421 0.5288 0.5377
April 0.5347 0.5131 0.5249
May 0.5351 0.5058 0.5222
June 0.5475 0.5238 0.5365
July 0.5525 0.5332 0.5432
August 0.5405 0.5170 0.5290
September 0.5672 0.5188 0.5346
October 0.5493 0.5250 0.5361
November 0.5464 0.5236 0.5366
December 0.5552 0.5335 0.5442