YEARLY HIGH
0.7774 SAR
YEARLY LOW
0.2582 SAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.6993 SAR

2019 GHS to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the GHS to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 4, valuing the pair at 0.7774. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 19, dropping to 0.2582.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5192 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7653 to the December average rate of 0.6583, the exchange rate registered a net change of -13.99% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.7774 was down 8.57% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.8503, 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 3,887 SAR
2018 Average 4,009 SAR
Yearly Trough Low 1,291 SAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,596.19 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.7760
0.6476
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GHS to SAR 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 0.7162, compared to 0.6824 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0338 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7162
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6824

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was May, with a trading range of 0.4726 SAR (High: 0.7308 / Low: 0.2582). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0094 SAR (High: 0.7014 / Low: 0.6920).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.4726
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0094

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 0.0520 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0520

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2019: 0.7653) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.8259), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0606 (-7.33%).

2019 Avg (January) 0.7653
2018 Avg (January) 0.8259

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.7774 0.7482 0.7653
February 0.7549 0.6819 0.7133
March 0.7366 0.6640 0.6924
April 0.7363 0.6921 0.7243
May 0.7308 0.2582 0.7067
June 0.6998 0.6858 0.6953
July 0.7014 0.6920 0.6959
August 0.7003 0.6849 0.6916
September 0.6931 0.6811 0.6841
October 0.6984 0.6809 0.6879
November 0.6828 0.6686 0.6765
December 0.6684 0.6518 0.6583