2020 GHS to BTN Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

13.5395 BTN

YEARLY LOW

12.3798 BTN

YEARLY AVERAGE

12.9224 BTN

2020 GHS to BTN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the GHS to BTN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 23, valuing the pair at 13.5395. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 7, dropping to 12.3798.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.1597 BTN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 12.6036 to the December average rate of 12.5467, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.45% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 13.5395 was down 7.01% compared to the 2019 peak of 14.5599, 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 67,698 BTN

2019 Average 65,576 BTN

Yearly Trough Low 61,899 BTN

Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,798.67 BTN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

13.3943

12.4697

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GHS to BTN 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 13.0949, compared to 12.7499 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.3450 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 13.0949

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 12.7499

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was February, with a trading range of 0.5799 BTN (High: 13.5395 / Low: 12.9597). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1577 BTN (High: 12.7410 / Low: 12.5834).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.5799

September Spread (Stable) ±0.1577

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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.2320 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2320

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2020: 13.2862) against the same month in 2019 (average: 13.5249), the exchange rate shifted by -0.2387 (-1.76%).

2020 Avg (February) 13.2862

2019 Avg (February) 13.5249

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	12.9597	12.4391	12.6036
February	13.5395	12.9597	13.2862
March	13.5347	13.0477	13.3172
April	13.4313	13.0455	13.1826
May	13.1610	12.9079	13.0902
June	13.1580	12.9918	13.0895
July	13.0793	12.8746	12.9724
August	13.0063	12.6711	12.9176
September	12.7410	12.5834	12.6856
October	12.7869	12.5505	12.6509
November	12.8222	12.6108	12.7262
December	12.6292	12.3798	12.5467