2019 LKR to GHS Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0825 GHS

YEARLY LOW

0.0264 GHS

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0302 GHS

2019 LKR to GHS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the LKR to GHS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 19, valuing the pair at 0.0825. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 5, dropping to 0.0264.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0561 GHS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0269 to the December average rate of 0.0314, the exchange rate registered a net change of 16.69% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.0825 was up 171.26% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.0304, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 413 GHS

2018 Average 144 GHS

Yearly Trough Low 132 GHS

Transaction Impact: A difference of 280.53 GHS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.0319

0.0265

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR 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 0.0297, compared to 0.0306 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0009 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0297

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0306

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was May, with a trading range of 0.0535 GHS (High: 0.0825 / Low: 0.0290). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0004 GHS (High: 0.0309 / Low: 0.0304).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0535

July Spread (Stable) ±0.0004

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 0.0008 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0008

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2019: 0.0312) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.0290), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0022 (+7.70%).

2019 Avg (May) 0.0312

2018 Avg (May) 0.0290

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0279	0.0264	0.0269
February	0.0307	0.0280	0.0295
March	0.0316	0.0287	0.0304
April	0.0311	0.0291	0.0296
May	0.0825	0.0290	0.0312
June	0.0310	0.0303	0.0306
July	0.0309	0.0304	0.0306
August	0.0307	0.0302	0.0305
September	0.0307	0.0298	0.0303
October	0.0304	0.0296	0.0301
November	0.0311	0.0303	0.0307
December	0.0318	0.0311	0.0314