YEARLY HIGH
20.1419 GHS
YEARLY LOW
6.7308 GHS
YEARLY AVERAGE
7.4550 GHS

2019 XDR to GHS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the XDR to GHS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 19, valuing the pair at 20.1419. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 4, dropping to 6.7308.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 13.4111 GHS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 6.8461 to the December average rate of 7.8578, the exchange rate registered a net change of 14.78% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 20.1419 was up 187.02% compared to the 2018 peak of 7.0177, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 100,709 GHS
2018 Average 33,183 GHS
Yearly Trough Low 33,654 GHS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 67,055.41 GHS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

7.9590
6.7449
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XDR 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 7.3503, compared to 7.5596 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2093 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 7.3503
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 7.5596

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was May, with a trading range of 13.0008 GHS (High: 20.1419 / Low: 7.1411). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1309 GHS (High: 7.5233 / Low: 7.3925).

May Spread (Volatile) ±13.0008
July Spread (Stable) ±0.1309

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 0.3539 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3539

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2019: 7.6351) against the same month in 2018 (average: 6.5164), the exchange rate shifted by +1.1187 (+17.17%).

2019 Avg (May) 7.6351
2018 Avg (May) 6.5164

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 7.0111 6.7308 6.8461
February 7.6770 6.9551 7.3422
March 7.8857 7.1057 7.5648
April 7.5449 7.0791 7.2108
May 20.1419 7.1411 7.6351
June 7.6283 7.4499 7.5030
July 7.5233 7.3925 7.4463
August 7.5001 7.3367 7.4453
September 7.5464 7.3850 7.5036
October 7.5968 7.3217 7.4820
November 7.7008 7.5635 7.6229
December 7.9572 7.7025 7.8578