YEARLY HIGH
1.0212 BRL
YEARLY LOW
0.7057 BRL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.8980 BRL

2020 GHS to BRL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the GHS to BRL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 12, valuing the pair at 1.0212. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 0.7057.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3155 BRL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7329 to the December average rate of 0.8769, the exchange rate registered a net change of 19.64% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 1.0212 was up 27.17% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.8030, 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 5,106 BRL
2019 Average 3,674 BRL
Yearly Trough Low 3,528 BRL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,577.53 BRL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.9955
0.7091
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GHS to BRL 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 0.8677, compared to 0.9282 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0605 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.8677
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.9282

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was June, with a trading range of 0.1136 BRL (High: 0.9480 / Low: 0.8344). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0399 BRL (High: 0.8938 / Low: 0.8539).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.1136
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0399

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0739 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0739

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2020: 0.9716) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.7530), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2186 (+29.03%).

2020 Avg (May) 0.9716
2019 Avg (May) 0.7530

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.7786 0.7057 0.7329
February 0.8339 0.7786 0.8083
March 0.9157 0.8289 0.8752
April 0.9781 0.8822 0.9207
May 1.0212 0.9143 0.9716
June 0.9480 0.8344 0.8978
July 0.9364 0.8870 0.9160
August 0.9724 0.9047 0.9437
September 0.9772 0.9058 0.9331
October 0.9918 0.9494 0.9685
November 0.9877 0.9098 0.9310
December 0.8938 0.8539 0.8769