2020 GHS to GNF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2020.
2020 GHS to GNF Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020
During 2020, the GHS to GNF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 23, valuing the pair at 1783.7220. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 14, dropping to 1622.8381.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 160.8838 GNF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1678.1556 to the December average rate of 1694.5769, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.98% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 1783.7220 was down 6.44% compared to the 2019 peak of 1906.4592, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 GHS based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.
GHS to GNF Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 1678.8067, compared to 1678.2587 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.5480 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 126.8724 GNF (High: 1762.4068 / Low: 1635.5343). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 12.8266 GNF (High: 1683.2033 / Low: 1670.3767).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween May and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 62.1472 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2020: 1760.7630) against the same month in 2019 (average: 1744.8846), the exchange rate shifted by +15.8784 (+0.91%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 1711.3636 | 1650.1751 | 1678.1556 |
| February | 1783.7220 | 1711.3636 | 1760.7630 |
| March | 1762.4068 | 1635.5343 | 1698.6158 |
| April | 1670.8723 | 1622.8381 | 1643.8349 |
| May | 1654.6449 | 1627.0296 | 1640.2818 |
| June | 1664.9531 | 1633.5350 | 1651.1892 |
| July | 1674.9155 | 1654.3422 | 1666.6339 |
| August | 1674.5026 | 1661.6064 | 1670.8422 |
| September | 1688.3366 | 1661.4853 | 1676.5002 |
| October | 1691.3489 | 1673.8014 | 1682.5848 |
| November | 1683.2033 | 1670.3767 | 1678.4142 |
| December | 1705.2256 | 1657.1493 | 1694.5769 |