2019 GHS to LKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

37.8702 LKR

YEARLY LOW

12.1195 LKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

33.3075 LKR

2019 GHS to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the GHS to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 4, valuing the pair at 37.8702. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 19, dropping to 12.1195.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 25.7507 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 37.1189 to the December average rate of 31.8059, the exchange rate registered a net change of -14.31% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 37.8702 was up 0.47% compared to the 2018 peak of 37.6914, 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 189,351 LKR

2018 Average 173,471 LKR

Yearly Trough Low 60,597 LKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 128,753.39 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

37.6502

31.2746

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GHS to LKR 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 33.9471, compared to 32.6679 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.2792 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 33.9471

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 32.6679

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was May, with a trading range of 22.3062 LKR (High: 34.4257 / Low: 12.1195). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4517 LKR (High: 32.8598 / Low: 32.4081).

May Spread (Volatile) ±22.3062

July Spread (Stable) ±0.4517

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 3.1662 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -3.1662

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2019: 37.1189) against the same month in 2018 (average: 33.8631), the exchange rate shifted by +3.2558 (+9.61%).

2019 Avg (January) 37.1189

2018 Avg (January) 33.8631

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	37.8702	35.8604	37.1189
February	35.6819	32.6245	33.9527
March	34.9021	31.6377	32.8887
April	34.3409	32.1846	33.7628
May	34.4257	12.1195	33.2354
June	32.9503	32.2767	32.7241
July	32.8598	32.4081	32.6543
August	33.0858	32.5224	32.7679
September	33.5917	32.6188	32.9646
October	33.8031	32.8908	33.2631
November	32.9853	32.1933	32.5517
December	32.1862	31.4629	31.8059