YEARLY HIGH
5.3747 GHS
YEARLY LOW
1.7856 GHS
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.9934 GHS

2019 XCD to GHS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the XCD to GHS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 19, valuing the pair at 5.3747. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 6, dropping to 1.7856.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.5891 GHS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.8133 to the December average rate of 2.1084, 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 5.3747 was up 190.29% compared to the 2018 peak of 1.8515, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 26,874 GHS
2018 Average 8,666 GHS
Yearly Trough Low 8,928 GHS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 17,945.49 GHS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

2.1379
1.7838
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XCD 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 1.9523, compared to 2.0345 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0822 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.9523
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.0345

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was May, with a trading range of 3.4758 GHS (High: 5.3747 / Low: 1.8989). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0267 GHS (High: 2.0055 / Low: 1.9788).

May Spread (Volatile) ±3.4758
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0267

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 0.0900 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0900

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2019: 2.0345) against the same month in 2018 (average: 1.6915), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3430 (+20.28%).

2019 Avg (May) 2.0345
2018 Avg (May) 1.6915

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.8549 1.7856 1.8133
February 2.0351 1.8382 1.9469
March 2.0902 1.8840 2.0064
April 2.0049 1.8845 1.9164
May 5.3747 1.8989 2.0345
June 2.0236 1.9830 1.9963
July 2.0055 1.9788 1.9943
August 2.0261 1.9815 2.0069
September 2.0378 2.0030 2.0288
October 2.0379 1.9872 2.0175
November 2.0754 2.0323 2.0513
December 2.1295 2.0758 2.1084