YEARLY HIGH
0.3230 GHS
YEARLY LOW
0.0900 GHS
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1148 GHS

2019 ARS to GHS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the ARS to GHS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 19, valuing the pair at 0.3230. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 14, dropping to 0.0900.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2330 GHS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1312 to the December average rate of 0.0953, the exchange rate registered a net change of -27.36% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.3230 was up 30.81% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.2469, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,615 GHS
2018 Average 886 GHS
Yearly Trough Low 450 GHS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,164.88 GHS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.1417
0.0885
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ARS 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 0.1277, compared to 0.1018 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0259 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1277
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1018

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was May, with a trading range of 0.2092 GHS (High: 0.3230 / Low: 0.1139). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0015 GHS (High: 0.0936 / Low: 0.0921).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.2092
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0015

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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0218 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0218

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2019: 0.1226) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.1946), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0720 (-36.98%).

2019 Avg (May) 0.1226
2018 Avg (May) 0.1946

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1351 0.1284 0.1312
February 0.1409 0.1326 0.1372
March 0.1407 0.1182 0.1315
April 0.1269 0.1118 0.1203
May 0.3230 0.1139 0.1226
June 0.1291 0.1194 0.1235
July 0.1303 0.1229 0.1271
August 0.1215 0.0900 0.1053
September 0.0994 0.0919 0.0969
October 0.0945 0.0914 0.0933
November 0.0936 0.0921 0.0929
December 0.0964 0.0940 0.0953