YEARLY HIGH
3.6973 GHS
YEARLY LOW
2.9380 GHS
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.3466 GHS

2020 BAM to GHS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the BAM to GHS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 7, valuing the pair at 3.6973. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 22, dropping to 2.9380.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.7593 GHS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.2090 to the December average rate of 3.6518, the exchange rate registered a net change of 13.80% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 3.6973 was down 55.42% compared to the 2019 peak of 8.2943, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 18,487 GHS
2019 Average 15,420 GHS
Yearly Trough Low 14,690 GHS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,796.56 GHS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

3.7169
2.9358
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BAM 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 3.1870, compared to 3.5062 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.3192 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.1870
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.5062

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.2341 GHS (High: 3.2681 / Low: 3.0339). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0579 GHS (High: 3.5278 / Low: 3.4700).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.2341
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0579

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 10 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.2081 points.

Longest Streak 10 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2081

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 3.6518) against the same month in 2019 (average: 3.2368), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4151 (+12.82%).

2020 Avg (December) 3.6518
2019 Avg (December) 3.2368

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.2648 3.1042 3.2090
February 3.1042 2.9380 3.0009
March 3.2681 3.0339 3.1562
April 3.2604 3.1625 3.2078
May 3.2928 3.1837 3.2191
June 3.3685 3.2633 3.3290
July 3.4942 3.3177 3.3792
August 3.5219 3.4611 3.4894
September 3.5397 3.4480 3.4897
October 3.5278 3.4700 3.4970
November 3.5917 3.4688 3.5302
December 3.6973 3.5858 3.6518