YEARLY HIGH
14.8035 BDT
YEARLY LOW
13.8907 BDT
YEARLY AVERAGE
14.3699 BDT

2021 GHS to BDT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the GHS to BDT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 8, valuing the pair at 14.8035. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 9, dropping to 13.8907.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.9129 BDT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 14.4898 to the December average rate of 13.9657, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.62% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 14.8035 was down 7.33% compared to the 2020 peak of 15.9746, 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 74,018 BDT
2020 Average 74,020 BDT
Yearly Trough Low 69,453 BDT
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,564.26 BDT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

14.8312
13.8870
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GHS to BDT 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 14.6351, compared to 14.1046 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.5306 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 14.6351
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 14.1046

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was July, with a trading range of 0.3130 BDT (High: 14.4899 / Low: 14.1769). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0687 BDT (High: 14.6966 / Low: 14.6279).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.3130
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0687

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.3000 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3000

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2021: 14.7525) against the same month in 2020 (average: 15.2027), the exchange rate shifted by -0.4502 (-2.96%).

2021 Avg (March) 14.7525
2020 Avg (March) 15.2027

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 14.5503 14.3468 14.4898
February 14.7469 14.5415 14.6305
March 14.8035 14.6612 14.7525
April 14.6966 14.6279 14.6650
May 14.7218 14.6312 14.6841
June 14.6458 14.5022 14.5888
July 14.4899 14.1769 14.2889
August 14.2580 14.0665 14.1222
September 14.2953 14.0512 14.1371
October 14.1720 14.0277 14.1039
November 14.0933 13.9519 14.0097
December 14.1007 13.8907 13.9657