2019 WST to GHS Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

5.5295 GHS

YEARLY LOW

1.8413 GHS

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.0489 GHS

2019 WST to GHS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the WST to GHS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 19, valuing the pair at 5.5295. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 6, dropping to 1.8413.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.6883 GHS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.8770 to the December average rate of 2.1581, the exchange rate registered a net change of 14.97% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 5.5295 was up 186.27% compared to the 2018 peak of 1.9316, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 27,648 GHS

2018 Average 9,116 GHS

Yearly Trough Low 9,206 GHS

Transaction Impact: A difference of 18,441.36 GHS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

2.1862

1.8489

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

WST 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 2.0182, compared to 2.0796 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0614 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.0182

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.0796

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was May, with a trading range of 3.5739 GHS (High: 5.5295 / Low: 1.9556). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0392 GHS (High: 2.0823 / Low: 2.0431).

May Spread (Volatile) ±3.5739

September Spread (Stable) ±0.0392

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 0.0943 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0943

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2019: 2.0955) against the same month in 2018 (average: 1.7798), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3158 (+17.74%).

2019 Avg (May) 2.0955

2018 Avg (May) 1.7798

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.9246	1.8413	1.8770
February	2.1113	1.9008	2.0172
March	2.1620	1.9484	2.0785
April	2.0769	1.9415	1.9842
May	5.5295	1.9556	2.0955
June	2.0916	2.0405	2.0570
July	2.0720	2.0255	2.0525
August	2.0674	2.0093	2.0493
September	2.0823	2.0431	2.0687
October	2.0838	2.0227	2.0568
November	2.1167	2.0625	2.0923
December	2.1819	2.1032	2.1581