YEARLY HIGH
0.0580 GHS
YEARLY LOW
0.0193 GHS
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0215 GHS

2019 YER to GHS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the YER to GHS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 19, valuing the pair at 0.0580. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 6, dropping to 0.0193.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0387 GHS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0196 to the December average rate of 0.0228, the exchange rate registered a net change of 16.28% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.0580 was up 190.29% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.0200, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 290 GHS
2018 Average 94 GHS
Yearly Trough Low 96 GHS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 193.71 GHS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.0231
0.0193
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

YER 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 0.0211, compared to 0.0220 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0009 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0211
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0220

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was May, with a trading range of 0.0375 GHS (High: 0.0580 / Low: 0.0205). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 GHS (High: 0.0216 / Low: 0.0214).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0375
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

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 0.0010 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0010

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2019: 0.0220) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.0183), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0037 (+20.29%).

2019 Avg (May) 0.0220
2018 Avg (May) 0.0183

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0200 0.0193 0.0196
February 0.0220 0.0198 0.0210
March 0.0226 0.0203 0.0217
April 0.0216 0.0203 0.0207
May 0.0580 0.0205 0.0220
June 0.0218 0.0214 0.0216
July 0.0216 0.0214 0.0215
August 0.0219 0.0214 0.0217
September 0.0220 0.0216 0.0219
October 0.0220 0.0215 0.0218
November 0.0224 0.0219 0.0221
December 0.0230 0.0224 0.0228