2019 GHS to IQD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

247.0213 IQD

YEARLY LOW

82.0556 IQD

YEARLY AVERAGE

222.1113 IQD

2019 GHS to IQD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the GHS to IQD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 6, valuing the pair at 247.0213. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 19, dropping to 82.0556.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 164.9657 IQD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 243.1373 to the December average rate of 209.1026, the exchange rate registered a net change of -14.00% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 247.0213 was down 8.66% compared to the 2018 peak of 270.4465, 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 1,235,107 IQD

2018 Average 1,271,988 IQD

Yearly Trough Low 410,278 IQD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 824,828.73 IQD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

246.5407

205.6992

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GHS to IQD 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 227.5024, compared to 216.7202 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 10.7821 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 227.5024

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 216.7202

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was May, with a trading range of 150.2020 IQD (High: 232.2576 / Low: 82.0556). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.5365 IQD (High: 223.1309 / Low: 219.5944).

May Spread (Volatile) ±150.2020

July Spread (Stable) ±3.5365

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 16.4887 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -16.4887

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2019: 243.1373) against the same month in 2018 (average: 261.7103), the exchange rate shifted by -18.5730 (-7.10%).

2019 Avg (January) 243.1373

2018 Avg (January) 261.7103

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	247.0213	237.5870	243.1373
February	240.0244	216.3636	226.6486
March	233.8577	210.8336	219.8620
April	234.0352	219.9836	230.1383
May	232.2576	82.0556	224.5023
June	222.3796	217.5994	220.7258
July	223.1309	219.5944	221.0196
August	221.0833	217.3218	219.6155
September	220.2780	215.1642	217.2096
October	221.3814	215.9050	218.4419
November	216.9307	212.4242	214.9321
December	212.3257	206.8636	209.1026