YEARLY HIGH
39.3126 GYD
YEARLY LOW
35.0432 GYD
YEARLY AVERAGE
36.4857 GYD

2020 GHS to GYD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the GHS to GYD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 18, valuing the pair at 39.3126. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 7, dropping to 35.0432.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.2694 GYD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 36.9561 to the December average rate of 35.6652, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.49% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 39.3126 was down 9.23% compared to the 2019 peak of 43.3089, 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 196,563 GYD
2019 Average 194,747 GYD
Yearly Trough Low 175,216 GYD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 21,346.82 GYD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

39.1432
35.3490
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GHS to GYD 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 36.9631, compared to 36.0083 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.9549 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 36.9631
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 36.0083

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 2.5370 GYD (High: 38.7081 / Low: 36.1711). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1770 GYD (High: 35.9331 / Low: 35.7562).

March Spread (Volatile) ±2.5370
November Spread (Stable) ±0.1770

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and August, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 1.3825 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.3825

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2020: 38.8270) against the same month in 2019 (average: 39.7424), the exchange rate shifted by -0.9154 (-2.30%).

2020 Avg (February) 38.8270
2019 Avg (February) 39.7424

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 37.9154 36.5738 36.9561
February 39.3126 37.9154 38.8270
March 38.7081 36.1711 37.4445
April 36.6574 35.8562 36.1955
May 36.4091 35.9679 36.2104
June 36.3763 36.0339 36.1452
July 36.3603 35.9781 36.2026
August 36.3478 36.0178 36.2250
September 36.2620 36.0322 36.1305
October 36.1061 35.8282 35.9808
November 35.9331 35.7562 35.8455
December 35.9804 35.0432 35.6652