YEARLY HIGH
17.3757 BDT
YEARLY LOW
5.8001 BDT
YEARLY AVERAGE
15.7344 BDT

2019 GHS to BDT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the GHS to BDT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 4, valuing the pair at 17.3757. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 19, dropping to 5.8001.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 11.5757 BDT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 17.1068 to the December average rate of 14.8965, the exchange rate registered a net change of -12.92% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 17.3757 was down 8.63% compared to the 2018 peak of 19.0164, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 86,879 BDT
2018 Average 89,648 BDT
Yearly Trough Low 29,000 BDT
Transaction Impact: A difference of 57,878.32 BDT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

17.3278
14.6755
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GHS to BDT 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 16.0734, compared to 15.3955 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.6780 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 16.0734
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 15.3955

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was May, with a trading range of 10.6387 BDT (High: 16.4387 / Low: 5.8001). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2082 BDT (High: 15.7995 / Low: 15.5912).

May Spread (Volatile) ±10.6387
July Spread (Stable) ±0.2082

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No 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 1.1356 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.1356

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2019: 17.1068) against the same month in 2018 (average: 18.2861), the exchange rate shifted by -1.1793 (-6.45%).

2019 Avg (January) 17.1068
2018 Avg (January) 18.2861

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 17.3757 16.7179 17.1068
February 16.8498 15.2875 15.9712
March 16.4766 14.8850 15.5130
April 16.5682 15.5452 16.2855
May 16.4387 5.8001 15.9059
June 15.8030 15.4577 15.6582
July 15.7995 15.5912 15.6794
August 15.6977 15.4339 15.5688
September 15.6163 15.3495 15.4090
October 15.6768 15.3715 15.5262
November 15.4350 15.1060 15.2927
December 15.1027 14.7473 14.8965