YEARLY HIGH
1783.7220 GNF
YEARLY LOW
1622.8381 GNF
YEARLY AVERAGE
1678.5327 GNF

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.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 GHS based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 8,918,610 GNF
2019 Average 8,601,957 GNF
Yearly Trough Low 8,114,191 GNF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 804,419.21 GNF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

1772.8111
1628.2337
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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)

Seasonal

The 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.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1678.8067
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1678.2587

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The 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).

March Spread (Volatile) ±126.8724
November Spread (Stable) ±12.8266

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -62.1472

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing 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%).

2020 Avg (February) 1760.7630
2019 Avg (February) 1744.8846

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