YEARLY HIGH
666.4456 MGA
YEARLY LOW
631.6559 MGA
YEARLY AVERAGE
650.5499 MGA

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.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 GHS based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 3,332,228 MGA
2020 Average 3,322,569 MGA
Yearly Trough Low 3,158,280 MGA
Transaction Impact: A difference of 173,948.53 MGA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

658.1878
644.7325
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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)

Seasonal

The 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.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 652.4434
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 648.6563

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The 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).

July Spread (Volatile) ±28.7487
November Spread (Stable) ±5.3903

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -4.4863

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing 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%).

2021 Avg (January) 650.5377
2020 Avg (January) 651.2670

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