YEARLY HIGH
33.4680 DJF
YEARLY LOW
29.8177 DJF
YEARLY AVERAGE
31.0694 DJF

2020 GHS to DJF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the GHS to DJF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 21, valuing the pair at 33.4680. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 7, dropping to 29.8177.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.6503 DJF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 31.4991 to the December average rate of 30.3383, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.68% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 33.4680 was down 9.27% compared to the 2019 peak of 36.8858, 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 167,340 DJF
2019 Average 165,864 DJF
Yearly Trough Low 149,089 DJF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 18,251.70 DJF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

33.3759
30.0622
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GHS to DJF 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 31.4876, compared to 30.6513 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.8363 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 31.4876
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 30.6513

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 2.1590 DJF (High: 32.9850 / Low: 30.8259). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1966 DJF (High: 30.8548 / Low: 30.6582).

March Spread (Volatile) ±2.1590
September Spread (Stable) ±0.1966

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and August, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 1.1913 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.1913

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2020: 33.0998) against the same month in 2019 (average: 33.8583), the exchange rate shifted by -0.7585 (-2.24%).

2020 Avg (February) 33.0998
2019 Avg (February) 33.8583

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 32.3636 31.1576 31.4991
February 33.4680 32.3636 33.0998
March 32.9850 30.8259 31.9085
April 31.3043 30.5656 30.8236
May 30.9579 30.6750 30.8248
June 30.9935 30.6175 30.7696
July 30.9559 30.6105 30.8192
August 30.9148 30.6940 30.8398
September 30.8548 30.6582 30.7672
October 30.7338 30.4880 30.6276
November 30.5913 30.3776 30.5154
December 30.4837 29.8177 30.3383