YEARLY HIGH
0.2070 GHS
YEARLY LOW
0.0687 GHS
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0766 GHS

2019 BTN to GHS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the BTN to GHS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 19, valuing the pair at 0.2070. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 16, dropping to 0.0687.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1383 GHS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0694 to the December average rate of 0.0801, the exchange rate registered a net change of 15.37% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.2070 was up 187.35% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.0720, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,035 GHS
2018 Average 343 GHS
Yearly Trough Low 343 GHS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 691.43 GHS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.0811
0.0683
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BTN 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 0.0754, compared to 0.0777 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0023 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0754
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0777

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was May, with a trading range of 0.1340 GHS (High: 0.2070 / Low: 0.0730). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0014 GHS (High: 0.0792 / Low: 0.0778).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.1340
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0014

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 0.0035 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0035

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2019: 0.0788) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.0677), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0111 (+16.32%).

2019 Avg (May) 0.0788
2018 Avg (May) 0.0677

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0706 0.0687 0.0694
February 0.0773 0.0699 0.0740
March 0.0814 0.0741 0.0780
April 0.0782 0.0729 0.0745
May 0.2070 0.0730 0.0788
June 0.0788 0.0771 0.0777
July 0.0792 0.0778 0.0784
August 0.0780 0.0758 0.0765
September 0.0778 0.0757 0.0770
October 0.0777 0.0758 0.0768
November 0.0784 0.0768 0.0776
December 0.0813 0.0784 0.0801