YEARLY HIGH
3.6962 GHS
YEARLY LOW
3.4592 GHS
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.5814 GHS

2021 BGN to GHS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the BGN to GHS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 6, valuing the pair at 3.6962. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 30, dropping to 3.4592.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2370 GHS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.6426 to the December average rate of 3.5490, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.57% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 3.6962 was down 0.10% compared to the 2020 peak of 3.6998, 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 18,481 GHS
2020 Average 16,745 GHS
Yearly Trough Low 17,296 GHS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,184.99 GHS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

3.6576
3.4782
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 3.5688, compared to 3.5940 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0251 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.5688
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.5940

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was June, with a trading range of 0.1201 GHS (High: 3.6282 / Low: 3.5081). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0449 GHS (High: 3.6046 / Low: 3.5597).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.1201
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0449

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0909 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0909

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2021: 3.6426) against the same month in 2020 (average: 3.2089), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4338 (+13.52%).

2021 Avg (January) 3.6426
2020 Avg (January) 3.2089

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.6962 3.6000 3.6426
February 3.6046 3.5597 3.5841
March 3.5484 3.4592 3.4932
April 3.5783 3.4659 3.5321
May 3.6238 3.5456 3.5846
June 3.6282 3.5081 3.5762
July 3.6317 3.5461 3.5882
August 3.6472 3.5696 3.6216
September 3.6823 3.5823 3.6337
October 3.6401 3.5720 3.5997
November 3.6227 3.5132 3.5715
December 3.5789 3.5041 3.5490