YEARLY HIGH
0.0980 GHS
YEARLY LOW
0.0332 GHS
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0359 GHS

2019 PKR to GHS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the PKR to GHS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 19, valuing the pair at 0.0980. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 30, dropping to 0.0332.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0648 GHS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0351 to the December average rate of 0.0368, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.67% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.0980 was up 136.93% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.0414, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 500,000 PKR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 48,997 GHS
2018 Average 19,323 GHS
Yearly Trough Low 16,601 GHS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 32,395.97 GHS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.0393
0.0333
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PKR 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 0.0369, compared to 0.0350 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0018 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0369
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0350

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was May, with a trading range of 0.0638 GHS (High: 0.0980 / Low: 0.0342). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0007 GHS (High: 0.0353 / Low: 0.0345).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0638
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0007

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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0027 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0027

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2019: 0.0378) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.0395), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0017 (-4.37%).

2019 Avg (May) 0.0378
2018 Avg (May) 0.0395

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0360 0.0346 0.0351
February 0.0394 0.0357 0.0378
March 0.0406 0.0363 0.0388
April 0.0385 0.0360 0.0366
May 0.0980 0.0342 0.0378
June 0.0368 0.0332 0.0351
July 0.0345 0.0334 0.0338
August 0.0347 0.0335 0.0340
September 0.0353 0.0345 0.0350
October 0.0354 0.0344 0.0349
November 0.0362 0.0352 0.0356
December 0.0372 0.0362 0.0368