YEARLY HIGH
2.0013 GHS
YEARLY LOW
1.6601 GHS
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.8450 GHS

2020 GEL to GHS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the GEL to GHS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 2.0013. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 26, dropping to 1.6601.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3413 GHS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.9642 to the December average rate of 1.7815, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.30% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 2.0013 was down 62.18% compared to the 2019 peak of 5.2916, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 10,007 GHS
2019 Average 9,573 GHS
Yearly Trough Low 8,300 GHS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,706.31 GHS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

1.9848
1.7380
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GEL 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 1.8714, compared to 1.8186 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0528 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.8714
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.8186

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.3385 GHS (High: 1.9986 / Low: 1.6601). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0162 GHS (High: 1.8757 / Low: 1.8595).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.3385
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0162

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2020. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0721 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0721

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 1.9642) against the same month in 2019 (average: 1.8403), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1239 (+6.73%).

2020 Avg (January) 1.9642
2019 Avg (January) 1.8403

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.0013 1.9031 1.9642
February 1.9346 1.8568 1.8921
March 1.9986 1.6601 1.8597
April 1.8462 1.7565 1.8148
May 1.8158 1.7856 1.8031
June 1.9610 1.8118 1.8943
July 1.9034 1.8651 1.8800
August 1.8757 1.8595 1.8673
September 1.8846 1.7278 1.8219
October 1.8175 1.7687 1.8025
November 1.7983 1.7052 1.7586
December 1.8126 1.7564 1.7815