YEARLY HIGH
5.8966 ETB
YEARLY LOW
1.9909 ETB
YEARLY AVERAGE
5.4414 ETB

2019 GHS to ETB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the GHS to ETB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 4, valuing the pair at 5.8966. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 19, dropping to 1.9909.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.9056 ETB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.7876 to the December average rate of 5.5255, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.53% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 5.8966 was down 5.61% compared to the 2018 peak of 6.2472, 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 29,483 ETB
2018 Average 29,570 ETB
Yearly Trough Low 9,955 ETB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 19,528.25 ETB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

5.8394
5.2176
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GHS to ETB 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 5.4740, compared to 5.4089 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0652 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.4740
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5.4089

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was May, with a trading range of 3.6424 ETB (High: 5.6333 / Low: 1.9909). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0662 ETB (High: 5.4031 / Low: 5.3369).

May Spread (Volatile) ±3.6424
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0662

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and August, 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 0.3722 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3722

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2019: 5.7876) against the same month in 2018 (average: 6.0456), the exchange rate shifted by -0.2580 (-4.27%).

2019 Avg (January) 5.7876
2018 Avg (January) 6.0456

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.8966 5.6610 5.7876
February 5.7134 5.1799 5.4154
March 5.6031 5.0646 5.2694
April 5.6674 5.2962 5.5612
May 5.6333 1.9909 5.4433
June 5.4328 5.2412 5.3673
July 5.4290 5.2794 5.3746
August 5.4031 5.3369 5.3776
September 5.4363 5.2976 5.3588
October 5.4611 5.3642 5.4201
November 5.4789 5.3032 5.3966
December 5.6072 5.3640 5.5255