YEARLY HIGH
39.0490 LRD
YEARLY LOW
12.4506 LRD
YEARLY AVERAGE
34.6350 LRD

2019 GHS to LRD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the GHS to LRD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 2, valuing the pair at 39.0490. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 19, dropping to 12.4506.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 26.5984 LRD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 32.4692 to the December average rate of 33.1043, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.96% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 39.0490 was up 15.68% compared to the 2018 peak of 33.7564, 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 195,245 LRD
2018 Average 153,504 LRD
Yearly Trough Low 62,253 LRD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 132,991.86 LRD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

39.5957
29.0576
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GHS to LRD 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 32.4818, compared to 36.7881 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 4.3063 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 32.4818
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 36.7881

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was May, with a trading range of 23.4231 LRD (High: 35.8737 / Low: 12.4506). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.6292 LRD (High: 39.0490 / Low: 38.4197).

May Spread (Volatile) ±23.4231
October Spread (Stable) ±0.6292

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 3.1567 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -3.1567

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2019: 38.7175) against the same month in 2018 (average: 32.3090), the exchange rate shifted by +6.4085 (+19.84%).

2019 Avg (October) 38.7175
2018 Avg (October) 32.3090

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 32.8675 31.9144 32.4692
February 32.3779 29.2955 30.6297
March 31.9146 28.7129 29.9358
April 33.1363 30.0825 32.0404
May 35.8737 12.4506 33.8567
June 36.2004 35.4234 35.9592
July 37.6448 36.2095 37.1205
August 38.0101 37.1495 37.5354
September 38.6324 37.6705 37.9898
October 39.0490 38.4197 38.7175
November 38.5262 34.4100 36.2609
December 34.2064 32.5977 33.1043