YEARLY HIGH
14.7701 KGS
YEARLY LOW
12.1656 KGS
YEARLY AVERAGE
13.4257 KGS

2020 GHS to KGS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the GHS to KGS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 10, valuing the pair at 14.7701. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 5, dropping to 12.1656.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.6045 KGS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 12.3150 to the December average rate of 14.2312, the exchange rate registered a net change of 15.56% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 14.7701 was up 3.74% compared to the 2019 peak of 14.2379, 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 73,851 KGS
2019 Average 64,472 KGS
Yearly Trough Low 60,828 KGS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 13,022.45 KGS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

14.5997
12.1073
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GHS to KGS 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 13.0413, compared to 13.8101 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.7688 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 13.0413
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 13.8101

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was April, with a trading range of 1.8377 KGS (High: 14.7701 / Low: 12.9324). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2172 KGS (High: 13.7141 / Low: 13.4968).

April Spread (Volatile) ±1.8377
September Spread (Stable) ±0.2172

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and November, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.5076 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5076

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2020: 13.7530) against the same month in 2019 (average: 13.2657), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4873 (+3.67%).

2020 Avg (April) 13.7530
2019 Avg (April) 13.2657

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 12.6673 12.1656 12.3150
February 13.1298 12.6673 12.9822
March 14.0852 12.6550 13.0710
April 14.7701 12.9324 13.7530
May 13.7218 12.7397 13.2454
June 13.0289 12.6883 12.8808
July 13.5077 13.2493 13.3955
August 13.5483 13.2790 13.4155
September 13.7141 13.4968 13.6249
October 13.9843 13.6280 13.8015
November 14.5454 14.0396 14.3920
December 14.5209 13.7401 14.2312