YEARLY HIGH
14.5254 GHS
YEARLY LOW
4.8257 GHS
YEARLY AVERAGE
5.3873 GHS

2019 BMD to GHS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the BMD to GHS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 19, valuing the pair at 14.5254. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 6, dropping to 4.8257.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 9.6997 GHS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.9005 to the December average rate of 5.6980, 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 14.5254 was up 190.29% compared to the 2018 peak of 5.0038, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 72,627 GHS
2018 Average 23,421 GHS
Yearly Trough Low 24,129 GHS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 48,498.59 GHS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

5.7778
4.8208
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BMD 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 5.2762, compared to 5.4984 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2222 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.2762
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5.4984

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was May, with a trading range of 9.3935 GHS (High: 14.5254 / Low: 5.1319). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0721 GHS (High: 5.4199 / Low: 5.3478).

May Spread (Volatile) ±9.3935
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0721

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 0.2432 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2432

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2019: 5.4984) against the same month in 2018 (average: 4.5713), the exchange rate shifted by +0.9271 (+20.28%).

2019 Avg (May) 5.4984
2018 Avg (May) 4.5713

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.0129 4.8257 4.9005
February 5.5000 4.9679 5.2615
March 5.6490 5.0917 5.4224
April 5.4184 5.0930 5.1792
May 14.5254 5.1319 5.4984
June 5.4688 5.3591 5.3951
July 5.4199 5.3478 5.3897
August 5.4757 5.3550 5.4238
September 5.5073 5.4132 5.4829
October 5.5076 5.3704 5.4523
November 5.6088 5.4924 5.5438
December 5.7550 5.6101 5.6980