YEARLY HIGH
1773.2891 LAK
YEARLY LOW
596.4945 LAK
YEARLY AVERAGE
1622.3217 LAK

2019 GHS to LAK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the GHS to LAK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 6, valuing the pair at 1773.2891. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 19, dropping to 596.4945.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1176.7947 LAK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1745.9367 to the December average rate of 1557.4407, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.80% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 1773.2891 was down 5.91% compared to the 2018 peak of 1884.5805, 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 8,866,446 LAK
2018 Average 8,995,455 LAK
Yearly Trough Low 2,982,472 LAK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,883,973.29 LAK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

1764.7863
1538.5910
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GHS to LAK 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 1644.8414, compared to 1599.8020 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 45.0394 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1644.8414
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1599.8020

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was May, with a trading range of 1091.6088 LAK (High: 1688.1033 / Low: 596.4945). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 21.3742 LAK (High: 1616.9499 / Low: 1595.5757).

May Spread (Volatile) ±1091.6088
August Spread (Stable) ±21.3742

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 114.9217 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -114.9217

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2019: 1745.9367) against the same month in 2018 (average: 1830.3907), the exchange rate shifted by -84.4540 (-4.61%).

2019 Avg (January) 1745.9367
2018 Avg (January) 1830.3907

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1773.2891 1707.7709 1745.9367
February 1723.7034 1559.5455 1631.0150
March 1683.9841 1519.6484 1584.7605
April 1700.1317 1592.2839 1667.7276
May 1688.1033 596.4945 1631.3150
June 1619.8552 1592.0563 1608.2934
July 1633.3171 1602.5878 1614.5854
August 1616.9499 1595.5757 1605.7196
September 1629.9044 1584.6889 1604.8821
October 1636.9297 1605.1093 1618.8621
November 1610.0495 1577.4660 1597.3221
December 1577.8770 1541.8334 1557.4407