YEARLY HIGH
0.3383 AWG
YEARLY LOW
0.3014 AWG
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3141 AWG

2020 GHS to AWG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the GHS to AWG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 21, valuing the pair at 0.3383. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 7, dropping to 0.3014.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0370 AWG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3185 to the December average rate of 0.3067, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.69% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.3383 was down 9.32% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.3731, 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 1,692 AWG
2019 Average 1,678 AWG
Yearly Trough Low 1,507 AWG
Transaction Impact: A difference of 184.79 AWG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.3375
0.3039
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GHS to AWG 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 0.3184, compared to 0.3099 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0085 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3184
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3099

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0218 AWG (High: 0.3335 / Low: 0.3117). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0015 AWG (High: 0.3126 / Low: 0.3111).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0218
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0015

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0120 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0120

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2020: 0.3347) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.3424), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0077 (-2.25%).

2020 Avg (February) 0.3347
2019 Avg (February) 0.3424

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3273 0.3151 0.3185
February 0.3383 0.3273 0.3347
March 0.3335 0.3117 0.3226
April 0.3165 0.3090 0.3117
May 0.3131 0.3102 0.3117
June 0.3133 0.3095 0.3111
July 0.3132 0.3098 0.3116
August 0.3126 0.3111 0.3119
September 0.3119 0.3100 0.3111
October 0.3108 0.3082 0.3097
November 0.3093 0.3071 0.3085
December 0.3082 0.3014 0.3067