YEARLY HIGH
10.5787 DOP
YEARLY LOW
9.2786 DOP
YEARLY AVERAGE
9.8563 DOP

2020 GHS to DOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the GHS to DOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 16, valuing the pair at 10.5787. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 11, dropping to 9.2786.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.3001 DOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 9.4098 to the December average rate of 9.9123, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.34% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 10.5787 was up 1.12% compared to the 2019 peak of 10.4617, 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 52,893 DOP
2019 Average 47,843 DOP
Yearly Trough Low 46,393 DOP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,500.41 DOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

10.2042
9.3108
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GHS to DOP 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 9.6640, compared to 10.0487 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.3847 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 9.6640
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 10.0487

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 1.2837 DOP (High: 10.5787 / Low: 9.2950). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0624 DOP (High: 10.1336 / Low: 10.0712).

March Spread (Volatile) ±1.2837
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0624

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and August, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.2846 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2846

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 9.6699) against the same month in 2019 (average: 9.3526), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3172 (+3.39%).

2020 Avg (March) 9.6699
2019 Avg (March) 9.3526

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 9.7200 9.2786 9.4098
February 10.0695 9.6974 9.9290
March 10.5787 9.2950 9.6699
April 9.4996 9.2879 9.3853
May 9.7985 9.3779 9.5681
June 10.1210 9.7915 10.0220
July 10.1613 10.0575 10.1117
August 10.1968 10.0812 10.1298
September 10.1336 10.0712 10.1006
October 10.0897 10.0120 10.0516
November 10.0480 9.6870 9.9863
December 9.9743 9.7595 9.9123