2020 GHS to ISK Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2020.
2020 GHS to ISK Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020
During 2020, the GHS to ISK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 23, valuing the pair at 25.5522. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 7, dropping to 21.1139.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.4383 ISK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 21.8482 to the December average rate of 21.7073, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.64% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 25.5522 was up 2.86% compared to the 2019 peak of 24.8412, 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 ISK 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 23.8005, compared to 23.4129 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.3876 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 2.0286 ISK (High: 25.1367 / Low: 23.1081). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5764 ISK (High: 24.2451 / Low: 23.6687).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween January and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 1.6986 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2020: 25.0051) against the same month in 2019 (average: 23.2669), the exchange rate shifted by +1.7382 (+7.47%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 22.4003 | 21.4674 | 21.8482 |
| February | 24.0811 | 22.3655 | 23.5247 |
| March | 25.1367 | 23.1081 | 24.1385 |
| April | 25.5522 | 24.4009 | 25.0051 |
| May | 25.4702 | 23.4845 | 24.8258 |
| June | 24.1118 | 22.7498 | 23.4607 |
| July | 24.4578 | 23.2900 | 23.9511 |
| August | 23.9660 | 23.3505 | 23.6821 |
| September | 24.3380 | 23.3289 | 23.8134 |
| October | 24.2451 | 23.6687 | 23.9174 |
| November | 24.2520 | 22.6972 | 23.4059 |
| December | 22.3348 | 21.1139 | 21.7073 |