2019 LSL to GHS Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.0085 GHS

YEARLY LOW

0.3338 GHS

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.3732 GHS

2019 LSL to GHS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the LSL to GHS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 19, valuing the pair at 1.0085. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 5, dropping to 0.3338.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.6747 GHS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3530 to the December average rate of 0.3954, the exchange rate registered a net change of 12.02% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 1.0085 was up 160.70% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.3868, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 5,042 GHS

2018 Average 1,777 GHS

Yearly Trough Low 1,669 GHS

Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,373.38 GHS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.3997

0.3488

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LSL 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 0.3717, compared to 0.3747 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0030 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3717

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3747

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was May, with a trading range of 0.6517 GHS (High: 1.0085 / Low: 0.3567). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0109 GHS (High: 0.3891 / Low: 0.3782).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.6517

July Spread (Stable) ±0.0109

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0247 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0247

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2019: 0.3816) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.3645), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0171 (+4.68%).

2019 Avg (May) 0.3816

2018 Avg (May) 0.3645

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.3730	0.3338	0.3530
February	0.3929	0.3726	0.3818
March	0.3949	0.3543	0.3777
April	0.3796	0.3551	0.3661
May	1.0085	0.3567	0.3816
June	0.3843	0.3565	0.3698
July	0.3891	0.3782	0.3837
August	0.3789	0.3512	0.3590
September	0.3748	0.3572	0.3691
October	0.3787	0.3519	0.3660
November	0.3838	0.3633	0.3748
December	0.4065	0.3813	0.3954