YEARLY HIGH
107.3251 CRC
YEARLY LOW
97.6621 CRC
YEARLY AVERAGE
101.9518 CRC

2020 GHS to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the GHS to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 24, valuing the pair at 107.3251. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 3, dropping to 97.6621.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 9.6630 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 100.5572 to the December average rate of 103.1560, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.58% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 107.3251 was down 14.34% compared to the 2019 peak of 125.2932, 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 536,626 CRC
2019 Average 547,510 CRC
Yearly Trough Low 488,310 CRC
Transaction Impact: A difference of 48,315.22 CRC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

106.5598
97.7424
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GHS to CRC 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 100.9026, compared to 103.0010 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.0983 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 100.9026
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 103.0010

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 6.8933 CRC (High: 105.7823 / Low: 98.8890). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5977 CRC (High: 104.1617 / Low: 103.5640).

March Spread (Volatile) ±6.8933
October Spread (Stable) ±0.5977

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 3.6093 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -3.6093

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2020: 105.8250) against the same month in 2019 (average: 115.9728), the exchange rate shifted by -10.1478 (-8.75%).

2020 Avg (February) 105.8250
2019 Avg (February) 115.9728

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 102.7626 99.4415 100.5572
February 107.3251 102.7626 105.8250
March 105.7823 98.8890 102.2157
April 100.2998 97.6951 98.7220
May 98.9499 97.6621 98.4771
June 100.5102 98.1789 99.6186
July 101.2904 100.0223 100.7699
August 103.3727 101.1573 102.6637
September 104.1758 102.8388 103.2588
October 104.1617 103.5640 103.8137
November 105.5197 102.6257 104.3437
December 103.9867 100.7335 103.1560