YEARLY HIGH
1934.4533 LAK
YEARLY LOW
1581.0009 LAK
YEARLY AVERAGE
1644.3522 LAK

2021 GHS to LAK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the GHS to LAK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 6, valuing the pair at 1934.4533. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 6, dropping to 1581.0009.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 353.4525 LAK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1592.3054 to the December average rate of 1804.3000, the exchange rate registered a net change of 13.31% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 1934.4533 was up 15.50% compared to the 2020 peak of 1674.7823, 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 9,672,267 LAK
2020 Average 7,905,530 LAK
Yearly Trough Low 7,905,004 LAK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,767,262.41 LAK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

1825.5410
1570.6492
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 1621.3587, compared to 1667.3457 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 45.9870 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1621.3587
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1667.3457

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was December, with a trading range of 167.5827 LAK (High: 1934.4533 / Low: 1766.8706). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 9.6856 LAK (High: 1632.7097 / Low: 1623.0241).

December Spread (Volatile) ±167.5827
April Spread (Stable) ±9.6856

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 24.7358 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -24.7358

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2021: 1804.3000) against the same month in 2020 (average: 1582.5781), the exchange rate shifted by +221.7218 (+14.01%).

2021 Avg (December) 1804.3000
2020 Avg (December) 1582.5781

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1600.0570 1582.8129 1592.3054
February 1625.0270 1599.8575 1612.3813
March 1637.6410 1625.3733 1633.1004
April 1632.7097 1623.0241 1628.8116
May 1638.1955 1621.1266 1633.2345
June 1634.9481 1620.7848 1628.3190
July 1619.9209 1596.4645 1603.5832
August 1609.7367 1582.8148 1591.8902
September 1644.8526 1581.0009 1604.6499
October 1688.5830 1640.8950 1665.7826
November 1769.3539 1689.2675 1733.8686
December 1934.4533 1766.8706 1804.3000