2019 FKP to GHS Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2019.
2019 FKP to GHS Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019
During 2019, the FKP to GHS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 19, valuing the pair at 18.4917. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 6.1141.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 12.3776 GHS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 6.3244 to the December average rate of 7.4713, the exchange rate registered a net change of 18.14% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 18.4917 was up 180.61% compared to the 2018 peak of 6.5899, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 FKP based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.
FKP to GHS Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 6.8268, compared to 6.9346 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1078 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2019 was May, with a trading range of 11.9384 GHS (High: 18.4917 / Low: 6.5533). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1855 GHS (High: 6.9400 / Low: 6.7545).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween August and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.3968 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2019: 7.0649) against the same month in 2018 (average: 6.1545), the exchange rate shifted by +0.9105 (+14.79%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6.5972 | 6.1141 | 6.3244 |
| February | 7.2751 | 6.4965 | 6.8447 |
| March | 7.5060 | 6.7240 | 7.1417 |
| April | 7.0807 | 6.5717 | 6.7448 |
| May | 18.4917 | 6.5533 | 7.0649 |
| June | 6.9400 | 6.7545 | 6.8404 |
| July | 6.8532 | 6.5540 | 6.7219 |
| August | 6.7102 | 6.5062 | 6.5919 |
| September | 6.8892 | 6.6034 | 6.7753 |
| October | 7.1260 | 6.6053 | 6.9053 |
| November | 7.2508 | 7.0496 | 7.1418 |
| December | 7.6996 | 7.2439 | 7.4713 |