YEARLY HIGH
10.4170 GHS
YEARLY LOW
3.4593 GHS
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.8525 GHS

2019 LYD to GHS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the LYD to GHS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 19, valuing the pair at 10.4170. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 5, dropping to 3.4593.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 6.9577 GHS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.5308 to the December average rate of 4.0627, the exchange rate registered a net change of 15.07% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 10.4170 was up 187.51% compared to the 2018 peak of 3.6232, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 52,085 GHS
2018 Average 17,165 GHS
Yearly Trough Low 17,296 GHS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 34,788.64 GHS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

4.1159
3.4776
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LYD 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 3.7920, compared to 3.9129 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1210 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.7920
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.9129

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was May, with a trading range of 6.7325 GHS (High: 10.4170 / Low: 3.6845). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0745 GHS (High: 3.9036 / Low: 3.8291).

May Spread (Volatile) ±6.7325
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0745

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 0.1845 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1845

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2019: 3.9382) against the same month in 2018 (average: 3.3749), the exchange rate shifted by +0.5633 (+16.69%).

2019 Avg (May) 3.9382
2018 Avg (May) 3.3749

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.6164 3.4593 3.5308
February 3.9629 3.5956 3.7911
March 4.0655 3.6776 3.9061
April 3.8987 3.6592 3.7215
May 10.4170 3.6845 3.9382
June 3.9360 3.8222 3.8642
July 3.8871 3.7943 3.8521
August 3.9036 3.8291 3.8608
September 3.9262 3.8261 3.8883
October 3.9292 3.7966 3.8660
November 3.9964 3.9150 3.9477
December 4.1107 3.9937 4.0627