2019 BWP to GHS Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.3508 GHS

YEARLY LOW

0.4477 GHS

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.5009 GHS

2019 BWP to GHS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the BWP to GHS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 19, valuing the pair at 1.3508. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 0.4477.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.9031 GHS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4651 to the December average rate of 0.5304, the exchange rate registered a net change of 14.05% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 1.3508 was up 184.23% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.4753, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 6,754 GHS

2018 Average 2,298 GHS

Yearly Trough Low 2,239 GHS

Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,515.68 GHS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.5369

0.4585

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BWP 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 0.4950, compared to 0.5067 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0117 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4950

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5067

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was May, with a trading range of 0.8731 GHS (High: 1.3508 / Low: 0.4777). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0076 GHS (High: 0.5101 / Low: 0.5025).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.8731

July Spread (Stable) ±0.0076

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 0.0204 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0204

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2019: 0.5114) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.4608), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0506 (+10.99%).

2019 Avg (May) 0.5114

2018 Avg (May) 0.4608

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.4810	0.4477	0.4651
February	0.5222	0.4792	0.5015
March	0.5272	0.4767	0.5067
April	0.5047	0.4752	0.4863
May	1.3508	0.4777	0.5114
June	0.5127	0.4888	0.4993
July	0.5101	0.5025	0.5076
August	0.5017	0.4884	0.4933
September	0.5065	0.4911	0.5015
October	0.5111	0.4851	0.4985
November	0.5167	0.5003	0.5090
December	0.5392	0.5177	0.5304