YEARLY HIGH
7353.3405 IRR
YEARLY LOW
6832.5894 IRR
YEARLY AVERAGE
7121.4015 IRR

2021 GHS to IRR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the GHS to IRR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 14, valuing the pair at 7353.3405. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 9, dropping to 6832.5894.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 520.7512 IRR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 7193.9884 to the December average rate of 6879.9216, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.37% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 7353.3405 was down 35.76% compared to the 2020 peak of 11447.4651, 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 36,766,703 IRR
2020 Average 36,792,630 IRR
Yearly Trough Low 34,162,947 IRR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,603,755.93 IRR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

7376.7491
6834.7554
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GHS to IRR 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 7269.8211, compared to 6972.9819 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 296.8392 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 7269.8211
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 6972.9819

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was July, with a trading range of 144.4166 IRR (High: 7191.2895 / Low: 7046.8729). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 41.3200 IRR (High: 7309.5798 / Low: 7268.2598).

July Spread (Volatile) ±144.4166
April Spread (Stable) ±41.3200

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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 144.8054 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -144.8054

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2021: 7331.5829) against the same month in 2020 (average: 7549.2529), the exchange rate shifted by -217.6700 (-2.88%).

2021 Avg (March) 7331.5829
2020 Avg (March) 7549.2529

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 7227.4018 7137.5851 7193.9884
February 7324.6915 7223.5902 7266.0991
March 7353.3405 7282.5295 7331.5829
April 7309.5798 7268.2598 7287.7806
May 7341.4923 7264.4664 7293.6319
June 7284.6021 7205.9829 7245.8438
July 7191.2895 7046.8729 7101.0385
August 7085.8924 6968.7009 7006.7378
September 7080.9349 6963.5562 6995.4477
October 6979.9537 6921.7905 6954.1555
November 6950.5114 6873.9837 6900.5902
December 6952.3897 6832.5894 6879.9216