YEARLY HIGH
267.0824 LBP
YEARLY LOW
244.6250 LBP
YEARLY AVERAGE
256.6621 LBP

2021 GHS to LBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the GHS to LBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 1, valuing the pair at 267.0824. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 23, dropping to 244.6250.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 22.4575 LBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 259.1114 to the December average rate of 247.2907, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.56% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 267.0824 was down 7.52% compared to the 2020 peak of 288.7891, 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 1,335,412 LBP
2020 Average 1,317,799 LBP
Yearly Trough Low 1,223,125 LBP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 112,287.26 LBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

266.4724
245.5469
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GHS to LBP 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 262.1904, compared to 251.1339 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 11.0566 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 262.1904
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 251.1339

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was July, with a trading range of 8.6076 LBP (High: 261.4859 / Low: 252.8783). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.0896 LBP (High: 263.8253 / Low: 260.7357).

July Spread (Volatile) ±8.6076
April Spread (Stable) ±3.0896

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 5.6814 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -5.6814

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2021: 264.7286) against the same month in 2020 (average: 267.6412), the exchange rate shifted by -2.9126 (-1.09%).

2021 Avg (March) 264.7286
2020 Avg (March) 267.6412

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 260.7741 257.5855 259.1114
February 264.2660 259.8488 261.5721
March 267.0824 261.8986 264.7286
April 263.8253 260.7357 262.3487
May 265.1817 260.4768 263.4490
June 265.0237 258.5625 261.9328
July 261.4859 252.8783 256.2515
August 254.1115 249.9190 251.6772
September 255.3461 249.5108 251.7850
October 252.7934 248.5141 250.7977
November 251.0324 246.3908 249.0010
December 250.5883 244.6250 247.2907