2021 GHS to MGA Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2021.
2021 GHS to MGA Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021
During 2021, the GHS to MGA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 666.4456. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 3, dropping to 631.6559.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 34.7897 MGA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 650.5377 to the December average rate of 645.8537, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.72% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 666.4456 was down 5.00% compared to the 2020 peak of 701.5318, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 GHS based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.
GHS to MGA Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 652.4434, compared to 648.6563 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 3.7871 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2021 was July, with a trading range of 28.7487 MGA (High: 663.3298 / Low: 634.5811). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 5.3903 MGA (High: 653.2661 / Low: 647.8758).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween August and October, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 4.4863 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2021: 650.5377) against the same month in 2020 (average: 651.2670), the exchange rate shifted by -0.7293 (-0.11%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 666.4456 | 640.3748 | 650.5377 |
| February | 654.6680 | 638.5343 | 649.2818 |
| March | 661.1498 | 651.1960 | 657.0665 |
| April | 659.4558 | 650.8328 | 655.9062 |
| May | 658.4262 | 646.4026 | 651.4198 |
| June | 664.8951 | 646.1915 | 650.4486 |
| July | 663.3298 | 634.5811 | 646.9177 |
| August | 656.3014 | 631.6559 | 646.3965 |
| September | 658.7593 | 645.5774 | 651.2595 |
| October | 655.2366 | 647.2291 | 651.7104 |
| November | 653.2661 | 647.8758 | 649.8000 |
| December | 652.2095 | 632.5101 | 645.8537 |