YEARLY HIGH
14.5599 BTN
YEARLY LOW
4.8317 BTN
YEARLY AVERAGE
13.1178 BTN

2019 GHS to BTN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the GHS to BTN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 16, valuing the pair at 14.5599. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 19, dropping to 4.8317.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 9.7282 BTN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 14.4112 to the December average rate of 12.4911, the exchange rate registered a net change of -13.32% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 14.5599 was down 5.67% compared to the 2018 peak of 15.4356, 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 72,799 BTN
2018 Average 72,988 BTN
Yearly Trough Low 24,158 BTN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 48,641.03 BTN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

14.6032
12.2991
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GHS to BTN 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 13.3671, compared to 12.8684 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.4988 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 13.3671
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 12.8684

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was May, with a trading range of 8.8690 BTN (High: 13.7006 / Low: 4.8317). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2268 BTN (High: 12.8566 / Low: 12.6297).

May Spread (Volatile) ±8.8690
July Spread (Stable) ±0.2268

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 0.8863 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.8863

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2019: 14.4112) against the same month in 2018 (average: 14.0123), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3989 (+2.85%).

2019 Avg (January) 14.4112
2018 Avg (January) 14.0123

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 14.5599 14.1646 14.4112
February 14.3163 12.9317 13.5249
March 13.5022 12.2883 12.8256
April 13.7155 12.7940 13.4214
May 13.7006 4.8317 13.1447
June 12.9756 12.6969 12.8750
July 12.8566 12.6297 12.7507
August 13.1974 12.8176 13.0692
September 13.2060 12.8483 12.9907
October 13.1919 12.8690 13.0239
November 13.0207 12.7631 12.8847
December 12.7623 12.3075 12.4911