2019 GHS to AFN Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2019.
2019 GHS to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019
During 2019, the GHS to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 6, valuing the pair at 15.6643. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 19, dropping to 5.4542.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 10.2101 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 15.4056 to the December average rate of 13.7861, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.51% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 15.6643 was down 2.08% compared to the 2018 peak of 15.9969, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 GHS based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.
GHS to AFN 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 14.7073, compared to 14.3218 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.3854 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2019 was May, with a trading range of 10.0105 AFN (High: 15.4648 / Low: 5.4542). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2483 AFN (High: 14.2259 / Low: 13.9776).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsNo sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2019. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 1.1586 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2019: 15.4056) against the same month in 2018 (average: 15.3693), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0364 (+0.24%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 15.6643 | 15.0694 | 15.4056 |
| February | 15.1520 | 13.5944 | 14.2471 |
| March | 14.8423 | 13.3671 | 13.9202 |
| April | 15.2357 | 14.0152 | 14.9238 |
| May | 15.4648 | 5.4542 | 14.8819 |
| June | 15.0231 | 14.7299 | 14.8649 |
| July | 15.1549 | 14.7827 | 14.9052 |
| August | 14.8380 | 14.2482 | 14.4816 |
| September | 14.4647 | 14.2080 | 14.2765 |
| October | 14.5339 | 14.2069 | 14.3534 |
| November | 14.2259 | 13.9776 | 14.1282 |
| December | 14.0122 | 13.6163 | 13.7861 |