YEARLY HIGH
0.1724 GHS
YEARLY LOW
0.0576 GHS
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0638 GHS

2019 BDT to GHS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the BDT to GHS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 19, valuing the pair at 0.1724. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 5, dropping to 0.0576.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1149 GHS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0585 to the December average rate of 0.0671, the exchange rate registered a net change of 14.83% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.1724 was up 189.31% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.0596, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 862 GHS
2018 Average 279 GHS
Yearly Trough Low 288 GHS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 574.30 GHS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.0680
0.0576
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BDT 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 0.0627, compared to 0.0650 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0023 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0627
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0650

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was May, with a trading range of 0.1116 GHS (High: 0.1724 / Low: 0.0608). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0008 GHS (High: 0.0641 / Low: 0.0633).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.1116
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0008

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 0.0031 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0031

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2019: 0.0651) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.0540), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0112 (+20.67%).

2019 Avg (May) 0.0651
2018 Avg (May) 0.0540

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0598 0.0576 0.0585
February 0.0654 0.0593 0.0627
March 0.0672 0.0607 0.0645
April 0.0643 0.0604 0.0614
May 0.1724 0.0608 0.0651
June 0.0647 0.0633 0.0639
July 0.0641 0.0633 0.0638
August 0.0648 0.0637 0.0642
September 0.0651 0.0640 0.0649
October 0.0651 0.0638 0.0644
November 0.0662 0.0648 0.0654
December 0.0678 0.0662 0.0671