2019 GHS to CRC Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2019.
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.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 GHS based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.
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)
SeasonalThe 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.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe 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).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing 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%).
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 |