YEARLY HIGH
3.5618 MDL
YEARLY LOW
1.2326 MDL
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.2667 MDL

2019 GHS to MDL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the GHS to MDL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 6, valuing the pair at 3.5618. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 19, dropping to 1.2326.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.3293 MDL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.4942 to the December average rate of 3.0296, the exchange rate registered a net change of -13.30% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 3.5618 was down 5.76% compared to the 2018 peak of 3.7794, 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 17,809 MDL
2018 Average 17,956 MDL
Yearly Trough Low 6,163 MDL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 11,646.42 MDL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

3.5406
2.9831
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GHS to MDL 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 3.3441, compared to 3.1893 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1548 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.3441
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.1893

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was May, with a trading range of 2.2561 MDL (High: 3.4886 / Low: 1.2326). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0738 MDL (High: 3.3891 / Low: 3.3153).

May Spread (Volatile) ±2.2561
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0738

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 0.2441 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2441

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2019: 3.4942) against the same month in 2018 (average: 3.7324), the exchange rate shifted by -0.2383 (-6.38%).

2019 Avg (January) 3.4942
2018 Avg (January) 3.7324

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.5618 3.4051 3.4942
February 3.4292 3.1064 3.2500
March 3.3854 3.0330 3.1708
April 3.4971 3.1988 3.4094
May 3.4886 1.2326 3.3802
June 3.3891 3.3153 3.3600
July 3.3582 3.2459 3.2846
August 3.3114 3.1986 3.2499
September 3.2767 3.1914 3.2282
October 3.2877 3.1483 3.2025
November 3.1779 3.1033 3.1408
December 3.1154 2.9936 3.0296