YEARLY HIGH
186.5014 KPW
YEARLY LOW
61.9604 KPW
YEARLY AVERAGE
167.8069 KPW

2019 GHS to KPW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the GHS to KPW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 4, valuing the pair at 186.5014. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 19, dropping to 61.9604.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 124.5411 KPW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 183.6700 to the December average rate of 157.9546, 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 186.5014 was down 8.61% compared to the 2018 peak of 204.0816, 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 932,507 KPW
2018 Average 962,055 KPW
Yearly Trough Low 309,802 KPW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 622,705.45 KPW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

186.2415
155.3831
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GHS to KPW 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 171.8708, compared to 163.7430 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 8.1278 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 171.8708
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 163.7430

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was May, with a trading range of 113.4139 KPW (High: 175.3743 / Low: 61.9604). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.2389 KPW (High: 168.2948 / Low: 166.0559).

May Spread (Volatile) ±113.4139
July Spread (Stable) ±2.2389

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 12.4946 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -12.4946

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2019: 183.6700) against the same month in 2018 (average: 198.2026), the exchange rate shifted by -14.5326 (-7.33%).

2019 Avg (January) 183.6700
2018 Avg (January) 198.2026

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 186.5014 179.5368 183.6700
February 181.1628 163.6364 171.1754
March 176.7579 159.3201 166.1526
April 176.7115 166.0996 173.8112
May 175.3743 61.9604 169.5934
June 167.9398 164.5710 166.8225
July 168.2948 166.0559 166.9872
August 168.0658 164.3610 165.9408
September 166.2598 163.4182 164.1502
October 167.5853 163.4109 165.0746
November 163.8639 160.4611 162.3506
December 160.4258 156.3858 157.9546