YEARLY HIGH
0.2072 USD
YEARLY LOW
0.0688 USD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1865 USD

2019 GHS to USD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the GHS to USD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 4, valuing the pair at 0.2072. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 19, dropping to 0.0688.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1384 USD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2041 to the December average rate of 0.1755, 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 0.2072 was down 8.61% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.2268, 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 1,036 USD
2018 Average 1,069 USD
Yearly Trough Low 344 USD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 691.89 USD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.2069
0.1726
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GHS to USD 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 0.1910, compared to 0.1819 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0090 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1910
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1819

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was May, with a trading range of 0.1260 USD (High: 0.1949 / Low: 0.0688). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0025 USD (High: 0.1870 / Low: 0.1845).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.1260
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0025

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 0.0139 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0139

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2019: 0.2041) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.2202), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0161 (-7.33%).

2019 Avg (January) 0.2041
2018 Avg (January) 0.2202

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2072 0.1995 0.2041
February 0.2013 0.1818 0.1902
March 0.1964 0.1770 0.1846
April 0.1963 0.1846 0.1931
May 0.1949 0.0688 0.1884
June 0.1866 0.1829 0.1854
July 0.1870 0.1845 0.1855
August 0.1867 0.1826 0.1844
September 0.1847 0.1816 0.1824
October 0.1862 0.1816 0.1834
November 0.1821 0.1783 0.1804
December 0.1783 0.1738 0.1755