2020 GHS to LAK Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1674.7823 LAK

YEARLY LOW

1538.5530 LAK

YEARLY AVERAGE

1581.3787 LAK

2020 GHS to LAK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the GHS to LAK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 23, valuing the pair at 1674.7823. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 14, dropping to 1538.5530.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 136.2294 LAK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1571.8975 to the December average rate of 1582.5781, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.68% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 1674.7823 was down 5.56% compared to the 2019 peak of 1773.2891, 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 8,373,912 LAK

2019 Average 8,111,403 LAK

Yearly Trough Low 7,692,765 LAK

Transaction Impact: A difference of 681,146.91 LAK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

1664.5117

1541.8051

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GHS to LAK 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 1582.1270, compared to 1580.6304 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.4966 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1582.1270

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1580.6304

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 103.8168 LAK (High: 1651.0904 / Low: 1547.2737). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 10.1214 LAK (High: 1580.1802 / Low: 1570.0588).

March Spread (Volatile) ±103.8168

August Spread (Stable) ±10.1214

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 56.6026 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -56.6026

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2020: 1654.2862) against the same month in 2019 (average: 1631.0150), the exchange rate shifted by +23.2711 (+1.43%).

2020 Avg (February) 1654.2862

2019 Avg (February) 1631.0150

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1615.4545	1555.2291	1571.8975
February	1674.7823	1615.4545	1654.2862
March	1651.0904	1547.2737	1597.6836
April	1572.5484	1538.5530	1552.0307
May	1565.2931	1546.2035	1557.8766
June	1568.5747	1548.7668	1558.9872
July	1575.1679	1555.1161	1567.0420
August	1580.1802	1570.0588	1575.4843
September	1594.9861	1573.8568	1578.8937
October	1598.8630	1584.5494	1590.1804
November	1593.4538	1582.5673	1589.6038
December	1589.8973	1554.4247	1582.5781