2019 GHS to WST Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.5431 WST

YEARLY LOW

0.1808 WST

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.4901 WST

2019 GHS to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the GHS to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 6, valuing the pair at 0.5431. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 19, dropping to 0.1808.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3623 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5328 to the December average rate of 0.4634, the exchange rate registered a net change of -13.03% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.5431 was down 5.74% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.5762, 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 2,716 WST

2018 Average 2,744 WST

Yearly Trough Low 904 WST

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,811.30 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.5398

0.4565

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GHS to WST 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 0.4992, compared to 0.4810 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0182 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4992

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4810

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was May, with a trading range of 0.3305 WST (High: 0.5113 / Low: 0.1808). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0092 WST (High: 0.4895 / Low: 0.4802).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.3305

September Spread (Stable) ±0.0092

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0367 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0367

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2019: 0.5328) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.5538), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0210 (-3.80%).

2019 Avg (January) 0.5328

2018 Avg (January) 0.5538

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.5431	0.5196	0.5328
February	0.5261	0.4736	0.4961
March	0.5133	0.4625	0.4816
April	0.5151	0.4815	0.5041
May	0.5113	0.1808	0.4944
June	0.4901	0.4781	0.4862
July	0.4937	0.4826	0.4872
August	0.4977	0.4837	0.4880
September	0.4895	0.4802	0.4834
October	0.4944	0.4799	0.4862
November	0.4848	0.4724	0.4780
December	0.4755	0.4583	0.4634