YEARLY HIGH
125.2932 CRC
YEARLY LOW
40.3249 CRC
YEARLY AVERAGE
109.5438 CRC

2019 GHS to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the GHS to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 4, valuing the pair at 125.2932. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 19, dropping to 40.3249.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 84.9684 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 123.1532 to the December average rate of 99.5006, the exchange rate registered a net change of -19.21% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 125.2932 was down 3.10% compared to the 2018 peak of 129.3040, 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 626,466 CRC
2018 Average 616,085 CRC
Yearly Trough Low 201,624 CRC
Transaction Impact: A difference of 424,841.77 CRC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

125.5184
97.1353
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GHS to CRC 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 114.4163, compared to 104.6712 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 9.7451 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 114.4163
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 104.6712

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was May, with a trading range of 75.6137 CRC (High: 115.9386 / Low: 40.3249). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.6359 CRC (High: 100.3051 / Low: 98.6692).

May Spread (Volatile) ±75.6137
December Spread (Stable) ±1.6359

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and October, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 7.1804 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -7.1804

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2019: 123.1532) against the same month in 2018 (average: 124.9093), the exchange rate shifted by -1.7561 (-1.41%).

2019 Avg (January) 123.1532
2018 Avg (January) 124.9093

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 125.2932 120.5924 123.1532
February 122.6400 110.6539 115.9728
March 118.4753 106.9968 111.3650
April 117.5176 110.5446 115.8276
May 115.9386 40.3249 111.5643
June 110.4374 106.9709 108.6153
July 108.1363 106.0148 107.1300
August 106.2132 103.4072 104.9698
September 107.5958 103.9067 105.3681
October 107.8214 105.6008 106.6955
November 106.4887 100.0921 104.3633
December 100.3051 98.6692 99.5006