YEARLY HIGH
22.1575 ALL
YEARLY LOW
15.1654 ALL
YEARLY AVERAGE
18.9578 ALL

2020 GHS to ALL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the GHS to ALL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 10, valuing the pair at 22.1575. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 19, dropping to 15.1654.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 6.9921 ALL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 19.4502 to the December average rate of 17.2954, the exchange rate registered a net change of -11.08% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 22.1575 was down 1.36% compared to the 2019 peak of 22.4631, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 110,788 ALL
2019 Average 102,422 ALL
Yearly Trough Low 75,827 ALL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 34,960.48 ALL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

21.1658
16.9435
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GHS to ALL 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 19.8602, compared to 18.0554 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.8048 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 19.8602
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 18.0554

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was July, with a trading range of 3.9223 ALL (High: 19.0878 / Low: 15.1654). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2957 ALL (High: 18.2744 / Low: 17.9786).

July Spread (Volatile) ±3.9223
October Spread (Stable) ±0.2957

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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.7163 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.7163

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2020: 19.7259) against the same month in 2019 (average: 20.7209), the exchange rate shifted by -0.9950 (-4.80%).

2020 Avg (May) 19.7259
2019 Avg (May) 20.7209

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 20.0139 19.0217 19.4502
February 21.2769 20.0091 20.8139
March 20.6942 19.5960 20.0976
April 20.2770 19.4151 19.9872
May 22.1575 19.3208 19.7259
June 19.4503 18.8477 19.0863
July 19.0878 15.1654 18.6467
August 18.2972 17.9710 18.1620
September 18.3673 17.9445 18.1812
October 18.2744 17.9786 18.1315
November 18.2730 17.6904 17.9159
December 17.6568 17.1442 17.2954