YEARLY HIGH
0.3220 GHS
YEARLY LOW
0.1013 GHS
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1175 GHS

2019 SDG to GHS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the SDG to GHS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 19, valuing the pair at 0.3220. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 6, dropping to 0.1013.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2207 GHS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1030 to the December average rate of 0.1263, the exchange rate registered a net change of 22.57% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.3220 was down 50.73% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.6536, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,610 GHS
2018 Average 1,301 GHS
Yearly Trough Low 507 GHS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,103.52 GHS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.1286
0.1007
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SDG 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 0.1130, compared to 0.1219 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0088 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1130
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1219

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was May, with a trading range of 0.2083 GHS (High: 0.3220 / Low: 0.1138). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0016 GHS (High: 0.1201 / Low: 0.1185).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.2083
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0016

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 0.0044 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0044

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2019: 0.1219) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.2531), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1312 (-51.84%).

2019 Avg (May) 0.1219
2018 Avg (May) 0.2531

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1053 0.1013 0.1030
February 0.1155 0.1043 0.1105
March 0.1187 0.1071 0.1138
April 0.1148 0.1069 0.1095
May 0.3220 0.1138 0.1219
June 0.1212 0.1186 0.1196
July 0.1201 0.1185 0.1194
August 0.1213 0.1193 0.1203
September 0.1220 0.1200 0.1215
October 0.1221 0.1195 0.1209
November 0.1246 0.1218 0.1229
December 0.1275 0.1245 0.1263