YEARLY HIGH
31.0758 DJF
YEARLY LOW
28.8249 DJF
YEARLY AVERAGE
30.0738 DJF

2021 GHS to DJF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the GHS to DJF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 8, valuing the pair at 31.0758. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 9, dropping to 28.8249.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.2508 DJF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 30.4391 to the December average rate of 28.9853, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.78% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 31.0758 was down 7.15% compared to the 2020 peak of 33.4680, 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 155,379 DJF
2020 Average 155,311 DJF
Yearly Trough Low 144,125 DJF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 11,254.24 DJF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

31.1939
28.7846
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 30.7379, compared to 29.4097 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.3282 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 30.7379
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 29.4097

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was July, with a trading range of 0.6472 DJF (High: 30.4079 / Low: 29.7606). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1860 DJF (High: 30.8846 / Low: 30.6987).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.6472
April Spread (Stable) ±0.1860

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 0.6463 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.6463

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2021: 30.9932) against the same month in 2020 (average: 31.9085), the exchange rate shifted by -0.9153 (-2.87%).

2021 Avg (March) 30.9932
2020 Avg (March) 31.9085

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 30.5460 30.3273 30.4391
February 30.9603 30.5295 30.7245
March 31.0758 30.7891 30.9932
April 30.8846 30.6987 30.8017
May 30.9267 30.6204 30.8343
June 30.8023 30.4430 30.6347
July 30.4079 29.7606 29.9884
August 29.9196 29.4262 29.5810
September 29.8705 29.3769 29.5084
October 29.4541 29.1643 29.3216
November 29.2838 28.9472 29.0737
December 29.2465 28.8249 28.9853