YEARLY HIGH
30.1195 PKR
YEARLY LOW
10.2048 PKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
27.9545 PKR

2019 GHS to PKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the GHS to PKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 30, valuing the pair at 30.1195. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 19, dropping to 10.2048.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 19.9147 PKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 28.4615 to the December average rate of 27.1893, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.47% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 30.1195 was up 4.58% compared to the 2018 peak of 28.7992, 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 150,597 PKR
2018 Average 129,643 PKR
Yearly Trough Low 51,024 PKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 99,573.33 PKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

29.9463
25.4343
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GHS to PKR 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 27.3362, compared to 28.5728 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.2366 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 27.3362
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 28.5728

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was May, with a trading range of 19.0039 PKR (High: 29.2087 / Low: 10.2048). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.6085 PKR (High: 28.9582 / Low: 28.3497).

May Spread (Volatile) ±19.0039
September Spread (Stable) ±0.6085

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 1.9645 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.9645

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2019: 28.5218) against the same month in 2018 (average: 25.1375), the exchange rate shifted by +3.3843 (+13.46%).

2019 Avg (June) 28.5218
2018 Avg (June) 25.1375

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 28.8699 27.7584 28.4615
February 28.0027 25.3757 26.4970
March 27.5202 24.6592 25.8103
April 27.8016 25.9930 27.3363
May 29.2087 10.2048 27.3902
June 30.1195 27.2097 28.5218
July 29.9795 29.0018 29.5703
August 29.8439 28.8198 29.3762
September 28.9582 28.3497 28.5688
October 29.1097 28.2350 28.6638
November 28.3777 27.6239 28.0686
December 27.6334 26.8508 27.1893