YEARLY HIGH
4.0670 GHS
YEARLY LOW
1.2927 GHS
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.5132 GHS

2019 ILS to GHS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the ILS to GHS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 19, valuing the pair at 4.0670. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 1.2927.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.7743 GHS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.3295 to the December average rate of 1.6400, the exchange rate registered a net change of 23.35% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 4.0670 was up 191.65% compared to the 2018 peak of 1.3945, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 ILS based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 20,335 GHS
2018 Average 6,514 GHS
Yearly Trough Low 6,463 GHS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 13,871.71 GHS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

1.6710
1.2985
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ILS to GHS 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 1.4589, compared to 1.5675 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1086 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.4589
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.5675

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was May, with a trading range of 2.6320 GHS (High: 4.0670 / Low: 1.4351). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0253 GHS (High: 1.5633 / Low: 1.5381).

May Spread (Volatile) ±2.6320
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0253

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0574 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0574

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2019: 1.5321) against the same month in 2018 (average: 1.2742), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2579 (+20.24%).

2019 Avg (May) 1.5321
2018 Avg (May) 1.2742

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.3699 1.2927 1.3295
February 1.5198 1.3657 1.4512
March 1.5690 1.4059 1.4988
April 1.4965 1.4076 1.4413
May 4.0670 1.4351 1.5321
June 1.5244 1.4820 1.5002
July 1.5439 1.5032 1.5204
August 1.5603 1.5249 1.5455
September 1.5776 1.5438 1.5579
October 1.5633 1.5381 1.5501
November 1.6161 1.5579 1.5911
December 1.6560 1.6163 1.6400