YEARLY HIGH
320.1178 MMK
YEARLY LOW
105.7109 MMK
YEARLY AVERAGE
283.7339 MMK

2019 GHS to MMK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the GHS to MMK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 4, valuing the pair at 320.1178. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 19, dropping to 105.7109.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 214.4069 MMK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 312.8266 to the December average rate of 263.1942, the exchange rate registered a net change of -15.87% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 320.1178 was down 6.64% compared to the 2018 peak of 342.8841, 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 1,600,589 MMK
2018 Average 1,538,487 MMK
Yearly Trough Low 528,555 MMK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,072,034.64 MMK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

317.7898
258.2310
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GHS to MMK 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 291.4717, compared to 275.9961 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 15.4756 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 291.4717
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 275.9961

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was May, with a trading range of 194.2339 MMK (High: 299.9448 / Low: 105.7109). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.1662 MMK (High: 281.0754 / Low: 277.9092).

May Spread (Volatile) ±194.2339
August Spread (Stable) ±3.1662

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 21.9736 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -21.9736

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2019: 312.8266) against the same month in 2018 (average: 296.2402), the exchange rate shifted by +16.5864 (+5.60%).

2019 Avg (January) 312.8266
2018 Avg (January) 296.2402

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 320.1178 303.9799 312.8266
February 304.5333 278.3636 290.8529
March 301.1007 269.2094 281.2196
April 300.4227 279.3276 292.9457
May 299.9448 105.7109 288.5220
June 285.2975 276.9805 282.4633
July 283.6815 278.0950 280.5042
August 281.0754 277.9092 279.3895
September 282.9650 276.0418 278.8542
October 284.3256 276.9410 280.7080
November 277.1098 268.2400 273.3267
December 268.1810 258.1409 263.1942