YEARLY HIGH
3.7114 EGP
YEARLY LOW
1.1727 EGP
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.1392 EGP

2019 GHS to EGP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the GHS to EGP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 4, valuing the pair at 3.7114. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 19, dropping to 1.1727.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.5387 EGP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.6483 to the December average rate of 2.8230, the exchange rate registered a net change of -22.62% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 3.7114 was down 7.44% compared to the 2018 peak of 4.0097, 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 18,557 EGP
2018 Average 19,031 EGP
Yearly Trough Low 5,864 EGP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 12,693.28 EGP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

3.7308
2.7404
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GHS to EGP 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 3.3062, compared to 2.9723 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.3338 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.3062
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.9723

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was May, with a trading range of 2.1662 EGP (High: 3.3389 / Low: 1.1727). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0406 EGP (High: 3.1073 / Low: 3.0667).

May Spread (Volatile) ±2.1662
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0406

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 0.3061 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3061

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2019: 3.6483) against the same month in 2018 (average: 3.8984), the exchange rate shifted by -0.2501 (-6.42%).

2019 Avg (January) 3.6483
2018 Avg (January) 3.8984

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.7114 3.5213 3.6483
February 3.5524 3.1884 3.3422
March 3.3898 3.0838 3.2073
April 3.3737 3.1996 3.3317
May 3.3389 1.1727 3.2073
June 3.1306 3.0537 3.1002
July 3.1073 3.0667 3.0813
August 3.0951 3.0199 3.0537
September 3.0311 2.9594 2.9887
October 3.0412 2.9305 2.9781
November 2.9389 2.8743 2.9091
December 2.8735 2.7869 2.8230