YEARLY HIGH
1.5455 SRD
YEARLY LOW
0.5134 SRD
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.3906 SRD

2019 GHS to SRD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the GHS to SRD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 4, valuing the pair at 1.5455. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 19, dropping to 0.5134.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.0320 SRD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.5220 to the December average rate of 1.3089, the exchange rate registered a net change of -14.00% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 1.5455 was down 8.74% compared to the 2018 peak of 1.6934, 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 7,727 SRD
2018 Average 7,977 SRD
Yearly Trough Low 2,567 SRD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,160.15 SRD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

1.5433
1.2876
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GHS to SRD 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 1.4242, compared to 1.3569 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0674 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.4242
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.3569

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was May, with a trading range of 0.9398 SRD (High: 1.4533 / Low: 0.5134). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0186 SRD (High: 1.3946 / Low: 1.3760).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.9398
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0186

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 0.1035 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1035

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2019: 1.5220) against the same month in 2018 (average: 1.6431), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1211 (-7.37%).

2019 Avg (January) 1.5220
2018 Avg (January) 1.6431

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.5455 1.4878 1.5220
February 1.5012 1.3560 1.4185
March 1.4647 1.3202 1.3769
April 1.4643 1.3764 1.4403
May 1.4533 0.5134 1.4054
June 1.3917 1.3637 1.3824
July 1.3946 1.3760 1.3838
August 1.3927 1.3620 1.3751
September 1.3777 1.3542 1.3603
October 1.3887 1.3541 1.3679
November 1.3579 1.3297 1.3453
December 1.3294 1.2959 1.3089