2021 FKP to GHS Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2021.
2021 FKP to GHS Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021
During 2021, the FKP to GHS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 28, valuing the pair at 8.4119. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 24, dropping to 7.8661.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5458 GHS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 7.9855 to the December average rate of 8.1756, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.38% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 8.4119 was up 4.76% compared to the 2020 peak of 8.0299, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 FKP based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.
FKP to GHS Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 8.0413, compared to 8.2511 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2098 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2021 was September, with a trading range of 0.2968 GHS (High: 8.3999 / Low: 8.1031). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1497 GHS (High: 8.0704 / Low: 7.9208).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween March and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0807 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2021: 8.3081) against the same month in 2020 (average: 7.5440), the exchange rate shifted by +0.7641 (+10.13%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8.0704 | 7.9208 | 7.9855 |
| February | 8.1478 | 7.9356 | 8.0395 |
| March | 8.0330 | 7.8661 | 7.9588 |
| April | 8.1054 | 7.9203 | 7.9935 |
| May | 8.2377 | 7.9932 | 8.1267 |
| June | 8.2464 | 7.9910 | 8.1435 |
| July | 8.3518 | 8.0559 | 8.1983 |
| August | 8.3629 | 8.1886 | 8.3027 |
| September | 8.3999 | 8.1031 | 8.2903 |
| October | 8.4119 | 8.1947 | 8.3081 |
| November | 8.3546 | 8.1560 | 8.2316 |
| December | 8.3307 | 8.0574 | 8.1756 |