YEARLY HIGH
0.0096 GHS
YEARLY LOW
0.0032 GHS
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0036 GHS

2019 LBP to GHS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the LBP to GHS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 19, valuing the pair at 0.0096. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 5, dropping to 0.0032.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0064 GHS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0032 to the December average rate of 0.0038, the exchange rate registered a net change of 15.99% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.0096 was up 190.74% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.0033, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 48 GHS
2018 Average 15 GHS
Yearly Trough Low 16 GHS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 32.15 GHS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.0038
0.0032
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LBP 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 0.0035, compared to 0.0036 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0001 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0035
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0036

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was May, with a trading range of 0.0063 GHS (High: 0.0096 / Low: 0.0033). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 GHS (High: 0.0036 / Low: 0.0035).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0063
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0002 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0002

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2019: 0.0036) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.0030), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0006 (+20.50%).

2019 Avg (May) 0.0036
2018 Avg (May) 0.0030

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0033 0.0032 0.0032
February 0.0036 0.0033 0.0035
March 0.0037 0.0034 0.0036
April 0.0036 0.0034 0.0034
May 0.0096 0.0033 0.0036
June 0.0036 0.0035 0.0036
July 0.0036 0.0035 0.0036
August 0.0036 0.0036 0.0036
September 0.0037 0.0036 0.0036
October 0.0036 0.0036 0.0036
November 0.0037 0.0036 0.0037
December 0.0038 0.0037 0.0038