YEARLY HIGH
0.1551 GBP
YEARLY LOW
0.1245 GBP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1361 GBP

2020 GHS to GBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the GHS to GBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 19, valuing the pair at 0.1551. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.1245.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0305 GBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1353 to the December average rate of 0.1267, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.35% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.1551 was down 5.19% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.1636, 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 775 GBP
2019 Average 730 GBP
Yearly Trough Low 623 GBP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 152.69 GBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.1468
0.1249
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GHS to GBP 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 0.1404, compared to 0.1318 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0085 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1404
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1318

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0160 GBP (High: 0.1551 / Low: 0.1390). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0031 GBP (High: 0.1340 / Low: 0.1309).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0160
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0031

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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0055 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0055

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 0.1450) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.1402), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0048 (+3.43%).

2020 Avg (March) 0.1450
2019 Avg (March) 0.1402

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1381 0.1331 0.1353
February 0.1458 0.1377 0.1434
March 0.1551 0.1390 0.1450
April 0.1420 0.1360 0.1395
May 0.1431 0.1379 0.1408
June 0.1403 0.1353 0.1381
July 0.1386 0.1321 0.1367
August 0.1331 0.1294 0.1319
September 0.1356 0.1293 0.1335
October 0.1340 0.1309 0.1326
November 0.1329 0.1279 0.1297
December 0.1290 0.1245 0.1267