YEARLY HIGH
37.7202 GHS
YEARLY LOW
12.5356 GHS
YEARLY AVERAGE
13.9936 GHS

2019 OMR to GHS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the OMR to GHS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 19, valuing the pair at 37.7202. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 6, dropping to 12.5356.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 25.1846 GHS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 12.7284 to the December average rate of 14.7998, the exchange rate registered a net change of 16.27% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 37.7202 was up 190.30% compared to the 2018 peak of 12.9935, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 188,601 GHS
2018 Average 60,835 GHS
Yearly Trough Low 62,678 GHS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 125,923.19 GHS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

15.0069
12.5213
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

OMR 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 13.7048, compared to 14.2825 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.5778 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 13.7048
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 14.2825

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was May, with a trading range of 24.3925 GHS (High: 37.7202 / Low: 13.3278). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1879 GHS (High: 14.0783 / Low: 13.8903).

May Spread (Volatile) ±24.3925
July Spread (Stable) ±0.1879

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 0.6291 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.6291

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2019: 14.2814) against the same month in 2018 (average: 11.8728), the exchange rate shifted by +2.4086 (+20.29%).

2019 Avg (May) 14.2814
2018 Avg (May) 11.8728

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 13.0228 12.5356 12.7284
February 14.2871 12.9051 13.6659
March 14.6729 13.2228 14.0837
April 14.0739 13.2288 13.4546
May 37.7202 13.3278 14.2814
June 14.2042 13.9192 14.0144
July 14.0783 13.8903 14.0001
August 14.2213 13.9801 14.0899
September 14.3062 14.0585 14.2430
October 14.3050 13.9508 14.1623
November 14.5670 14.2725 14.4000
December 14.9481 14.5704 14.7998