YEARLY HIGH
0.5600 XCD
YEARLY LOW
0.1861 XCD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5039 XCD

2019 GHS to XCD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the GHS to XCD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 4, valuing the pair at 0.5600. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 19, dropping to 0.1861.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3740 XCD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5515 to the December average rate of 0.4743, 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 0.5600 was down 8.61% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.6128, 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 2,800 XCD
2018 Average 2,889 XCD
Yearly Trough Low 930 XCD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,869.88 XCD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.5593
0.4666
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GHS to XCD 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 0.5161, compared to 0.4917 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0244 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5161
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4917

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was May, with a trading range of 0.3406 XCD (High: 0.5266 / Low: 0.1861). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0067 XCD (High: 0.5054 / Low: 0.4986).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.3406
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0067

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 0.0375 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0375

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2019: 0.5515) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.5952), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0436 (-7.33%).

2019 Avg (January) 0.5515
2018 Avg (January) 0.5952

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5600 0.5391 0.5515
February 0.5440 0.4914 0.5140
March 0.5308 0.4784 0.4989
April 0.5306 0.4988 0.5219
May 0.5266 0.1861 0.5093
June 0.5043 0.4942 0.5009
July 0.5054 0.4986 0.5014
August 0.5047 0.4935 0.4983
September 0.4993 0.4907 0.4929
October 0.5032 0.4907 0.4957
November 0.4921 0.4818 0.4875
December 0.4817 0.4696 0.4743