2019 BBD to GHS Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

7.2627 GHS

YEARLY LOW

2.4129 GHS

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.6936 GHS

2019 BBD to GHS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the BBD to GHS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 19, valuing the pair at 7.2627. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 6, dropping to 2.4129.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.8499 GHS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.4503 to the December average rate of 2.8490, the exchange rate registered a net change of 16.27% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 7.2627 was up 190.29% compared to the 2018 peak of 2.5019, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 36,314 GHS

2018 Average 11,710 GHS

Yearly Trough Low 12,064 GHS

Transaction Impact: A difference of 24,249.30 GHS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

2.8889

2.4104

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BBD 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 2.6381, compared to 2.7492 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1111 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.6381

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.7492

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was May, with a trading range of 4.6968 GHS (High: 7.2627 / Low: 2.5659). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0361 GHS (High: 2.7099 / Low: 2.6739).

May Spread (Volatile) ±4.6968

July Spread (Stable) ±0.0361

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.1216 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1216

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2019: 2.7492) against the same month in 2018 (average: 2.2857), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4636 (+20.28%).

2019 Avg (May) 2.7492

2018 Avg (May) 2.2857

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.5065	2.4129	2.4503
February	2.7500	2.4840	2.6307
March	2.8245	2.5459	2.7112
April	2.7092	2.5465	2.5896
May	7.2627	2.5659	2.7492
June	2.7344	2.6795	2.6975
July	2.7099	2.6739	2.6949
August	2.7379	2.6775	2.7119
September	2.7537	2.7066	2.7414
October	2.7538	2.6852	2.7262
November	2.8044	2.7462	2.7719
December	2.8775	2.8050	2.8490