YEARLY HIGH
51.8732 YER
YEARLY LOW
17.2354 YER
YEARLY AVERAGE
46.6713 YER

2019 GHS to YER Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the GHS to YER exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 6, valuing the pair at 51.8732. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 19, dropping to 17.2354.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 34.6378 YER. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 51.0890 to the December average rate of 43.9339, the exchange rate registered a net change of -14.01% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 51.8732 was down 13.01% compared to the 2018 peak of 59.6317, 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 259,366 YER
2018 Average 267,669 YER
Yearly Trough Low 86,177 YER
Transaction Impact: A difference of 173,189.01 YER purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

51.8045
43.2184
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GHS to YER 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 47.7984, compared to 45.5441 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 2.2543 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 47.7984
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 45.5441

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was May, with a trading range of 31.5383 YER (High: 48.7737 / Low: 17.2354). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.6117 YER (High: 46.8022 / Low: 46.1905).

May Spread (Volatile) ±31.5383
July Spread (Stable) ±0.6117

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 3.5022 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -3.5022

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2019: 51.0890) against the same month in 2018 (average: 55.1205), the exchange rate shifted by -4.0314 (-7.31%).

2019 Avg (January) 51.0890
2018 Avg (January) 55.1205

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 51.8732 49.9363 51.0890
February 50.3936 45.5091 47.5869
March 49.1683 44.3177 46.2142
April 49.1456 46.1943 48.3448
May 48.7737 17.2354 47.1598
June 46.7245 45.7691 46.3959
July 46.8022 46.1905 46.4431
August 46.7505 45.7198 46.1578
September 46.2481 45.4576 45.6576
October 46.6075 45.4555 45.9139
November 45.5815 44.6439 45.1584
December 44.6340 43.4970 43.9339