YEARLY HIGH
3.6998 GHS
YEARLY LOW
2.9373 GHS
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.3476 GHS

2020 BGN to GHS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the BGN to GHS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 7, valuing the pair at 3.6998. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 20, dropping to 2.9373.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.7625 GHS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.2089 to the December average rate of 3.6516, 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 3.6998 was down 55.34% compared to the 2019 peak of 8.2848, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 18,499 GHS
2019 Average 15,415 GHS
Yearly Trough Low 14,686 GHS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,812.73 GHS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

3.7164
2.9387
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BGN 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 3.1879, compared to 3.5074 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.3195 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.1879
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.5074

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.2262 GHS (High: 3.2716 / Low: 3.0454). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0604 GHS (High: 3.5204 / Low: 3.4601).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.2262
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0604

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.2053 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2053

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 3.6516) against the same month in 2019 (average: 3.2371), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4145 (+12.80%).

2020 Avg (December) 3.6516
2019 Avg (December) 3.2371

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.2637 3.1150 3.2089
February 3.1150 2.9373 3.0035
March 3.2716 3.0454 3.1546
April 3.2710 3.1595 3.2093
May 3.2840 3.1862 3.2217
June 3.3745 3.2704 3.3291
July 3.4964 3.3251 3.3843
August 3.5204 3.4601 3.4915
September 3.5146 3.4422 3.4857
October 3.5319 3.4707 3.4979
November 3.5785 3.4618 3.5333
December 3.6998 3.6193 3.6516