2021 GHS to LKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

34.9265 LKR

YEARLY LOW

31.5588 LKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

33.5046 LKR

2021 GHS to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the GHS to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 12, valuing the pair at 34.9265. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 31.5588.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.3678 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 32.7152 to the December average rate of 32.9588, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.74% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 34.9265 was up 2.25% compared to the 2020 peak of 34.1581, 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 174,633 LKR

2020 Average 161,743 LKR

Yearly Trough Low 157,794 LKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 16,838.89 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

34.5225

32.5509

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GHS to LKR 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 33.8661, compared to 33.1431 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.7230 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 33.8661

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 33.1431

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was January, with a trading range of 2.3491 LKR (High: 33.9078 / Low: 31.5588). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3172 LKR (High: 34.3320 / Low: 34.0148).

January Spread (Volatile) ±2.3491

June Spread (Stable) ±0.3172

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 0.5833 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5833

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2021: 34.2158) against the same month in 2020 (average: 33.1849), the exchange rate shifted by +1.0309 (+3.11%).

2021 Avg (April) 34.2158

2020 Avg (April) 33.1849

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	33.9078	31.5588	32.7152
February	33.9496	33.2484	33.5774
March	34.6666	33.9152	34.3582
April	34.9265	33.2184	34.2158
May	34.4703	34.0618	34.1815
June	34.3320	34.0148	34.1484
July	34.0053	33.2668	33.5651
August	33.5294	32.9752	33.1521
September	33.5150	32.8538	33.1080
October	33.3068	32.9626	33.0766
November	33.2264	32.8948	32.9981
December	33.1860	32.7617	32.9588