YEARLY HIGH
0.1271 GBP
YEARLY LOW
0.1189 GBP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1228 GBP

2021 GHS to GBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the GHS to GBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 24, valuing the pair at 0.1271. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 28, dropping to 0.1189.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0082 GBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1252 to the December average rate of 0.1223, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.32% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.1271 was down 18.02% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.1551, 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 636 GBP
2020 Average 680 GBP
Yearly Trough Low 594 GBP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 41.24 GBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.1262
0.1198
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 0.1244, compared to 0.1212 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0032 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1244
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1212

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was July, with a trading range of 0.0044 GBP (High: 0.1241 / Low: 0.1197). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0023 GBP (High: 0.1263 / Low: 0.1239).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0044
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0023

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0020 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0020

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2021: 0.1256) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.1450), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0193 (-13.34%).

2021 Avg (March) 0.1256
2020 Avg (March) 0.1450

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1263 0.1239 0.1252
February 0.1260 0.1227 0.1244
March 0.1271 0.1245 0.1256
April 0.1263 0.1234 0.1251
May 0.1251 0.1214 0.1231
June 0.1251 0.1213 0.1228
July 0.1241 0.1197 0.1220
August 0.1221 0.1196 0.1204
September 0.1234 0.1190 0.1206
October 0.1220 0.1189 0.1204
November 0.1226 0.1197 0.1215
December 0.1241 0.1200 0.1223