YEARLY HIGH
342.8100 BIF
YEARLY LOW
322.6912 BIF
YEARLY AVERAGE
333.4659 BIF

2021 GHS to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the GHS to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 20, valuing the pair at 342.8100. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 9, dropping to 322.6912.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 20.1187 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 332.5853 to the December average rate of 325.2010, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.22% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 342.8100 was down 3.56% compared to the 2020 peak of 355.4511, 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 1,714,050 BIF
2020 Average 1,669,837 BIF
Yearly Trough Low 1,613,456 BIF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 100,593.64 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

342.6868
323.6114
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GHS to BIF 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 338.2329, compared to 328.6990 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 9.5339 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 338.2329
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 328.6990

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was July, with a trading range of 6.6927 BIF (High: 338.1275 / Low: 331.4348). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.1203 BIF (High: 327.6407 / Low: 324.5204).

July Spread (Volatile) ±6.6927
November Spread (Stable) ±3.1203

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 6.4730 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -6.4730

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2021: 341.0972) against the same month in 2020 (average: 329.5734), the exchange rate shifted by +11.5238 (+3.50%).

2021 Avg (May) 341.0972
2020 Avg (May) 329.5734

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 335.3293 329.1961 332.5853
February 339.3111 333.1583 336.6306
March 342.3345 338.0872 340.4397
April 341.1969 336.0714 338.1841
May 342.8100 337.9101 341.0972
June 342.3143 338.5301 340.4602
July 338.1275 331.4348 333.9872
August 333.2317 327.9157 329.6089
September 333.3333 327.5815 329.6401
October 330.2730 326.6095 328.2049
November 327.6407 324.5204 325.5516
December 328.6839 322.6912 325.2010