2019 GHS to SLL Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2019.
2019 GHS to SLL Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019
During 2019, the GHS to SLL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 4, valuing the pair at 1738.6079. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 19, dropping to 577.6082.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1160.9997 SLL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1712.2126 to the December average rate of 1312.3380, the exchange rate registered a net change of -23.35% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 1738.6079 was down 2.23% compared to the 2018 peak of 1778.2620, 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 SLL 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 1600.0353, compared to 1389.3362 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 210.6991 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2019 was May, with a trading range of 1057.2696 SLL (High: 1634.8778 / Low: 577.6082). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 24.7011 SLL (High: 1325.8381 / Low: 1301.1370).
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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 229.2829 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2019: 1712.2126) against the same month in 2018 (average: 1688.0457), the exchange rate shifted by +24.1670 (+1.43%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 1738.6079 | 1673.6819 | 1712.2126 |
| February | 1688.8403 | 1525.4545 | 1595.7350 |
| March | 1647.7768 | 1485.2176 | 1548.9116 |
| April | 1647.3436 | 1548.4176 | 1620.3067 |
| May | 1634.8778 | 577.6082 | 1580.9873 |
| June | 1647.9263 | 1296.2610 | 1542.0584 |
| July | 1329.7901 | 1300.3486 | 1312.7755 |
| August | 1736.7738 | 1319.7919 | 1516.8479 |
| September | 1734.3679 | 1331.5936 | 1494.1902 |
| October | 1374.1453 | 1348.7540 | 1358.1203 |
| November | 1354.2517 | 1326.1296 | 1341.7453 |
| December | 1325.8381 | 1301.1370 | 1312.3380 |