2019 GHS to SBD Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2019.
2019 GHS to SBD Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019
During 2019, the GHS to SBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 1.7042. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 19, dropping to 0.5651.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.1392 SBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.6548 to the December average rate of 1.4538, the exchange rate registered a net change of -12.15% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 1.7042 was down 3.42% compared to the 2018 peak of 1.7646, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 GHS based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.
GHS to SBD Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 1.5566, compared to 1.5004 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0562 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2019 was May, with a trading range of 1.0314 SBD (High: 1.5964 / Low: 0.5651). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0298 SBD (High: 1.5344 / Low: 1.5046).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsNo 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 0.1120 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2019: 1.6548) against the same month in 2018 (average: 1.7109), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0561 (-3.28%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 1.7042 | 1.6131 | 1.6548 |
| February | 1.6209 | 1.4915 | 1.5428 |
| March | 1.6002 | 1.4490 | 1.5004 |
| April | 1.6040 | 1.4772 | 1.5746 |
| May | 1.5964 | 0.5651 | 1.5424 |
| June | 1.5344 | 1.5046 | 1.5246 |
| July | 1.5521 | 1.5139 | 1.5291 |
| August | 1.5263 | 1.4854 | 1.5076 |
| September | 1.5225 | 1.4878 | 1.5029 |
| October | 1.5474 | 1.4987 | 1.5170 |
| November | 1.5099 | 1.4717 | 1.4922 |
| December | 1.4713 | 1.4390 | 1.4538 |