YEARLY HIGH
9.8697 SDG
YEARLY LOW
3.1053 SDG
YEARLY AVERAGE
8.5673 SDG

2019 GHS to SDG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the GHS to SDG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 6, valuing the pair at 9.8697. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 19, dropping to 3.1053.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 6.7643 SDG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 9.7080 to the December average rate of 7.9198, the exchange rate registered a net change of -18.42% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 9.8697 was down 0.66% compared to the 2018 peak of 9.9354, 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 49,348 SDG
2018 Average 24,621 SDG
Yearly Trough Low 15,527 SDG
Transaction Impact: A difference of 33,821.64 SDG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

9.8868
7.7410
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GHS to SDG 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 8.9269, compared to 8.2077 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.7192 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 8.9269
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 8.2077

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was May, with a trading range of 5.6857 SDG (High: 8.7911 / Low: 3.1053). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1138 SDG (High: 8.4393 / Low: 8.3255).

May Spread (Volatile) ±5.6857
July Spread (Stable) ±0.1138

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 0.6496 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.6496

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2019: 9.7080) against the same month in 2018 (average: 1.5443), the exchange rate shifted by +8.1637 (+528.65%).

2019 Avg (January) 9.7080
2018 Avg (January) 1.5443

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 9.8697 9.4949 9.7080
February 9.5852 8.6603 9.0584
March 9.3399 8.4263 8.7929
April 9.3515 8.7109 9.1371
May 8.7911 3.1053 8.5012
June 8.4284 8.2536 8.3638
July 8.4393 8.3255 8.3727
August 8.3823 8.2408 8.3144
September 8.3322 8.1957 8.2279
October 8.3697 8.1915 8.2746
November 8.2132 8.0261 8.1367
December 8.0291 7.8446 7.9198