YEARLY HIGH
67.1053 MRO
YEARLY LOW
59.7752 MRO
YEARLY AVERAGE
62.3042 MRO

2020 GHS to MRO Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the GHS to MRO exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 21, valuing the pair at 67.1053. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 7, dropping to 59.7752.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 7.3301 MRO. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 63.1667 to the December average rate of 60.8362, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.69% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 67.1053 was down 9.29% compared to the 2019 peak of 73.9789, 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 335,526 MRO
2019 Average 332,784 MRO
Yearly Trough Low 298,876 MRO
Transaction Impact: A difference of 36,650.54 MRO purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

66.9284
60.2823
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GHS to MRO 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 63.1432, compared to 61.4652 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.6781 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 63.1432
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 61.4652

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 4.3153 MRO (High: 66.1400 / Low: 61.8246). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3060 MRO (High: 62.0006 / Low: 61.6946).

March Spread (Volatile) ±4.3153
August Spread (Stable) ±0.3060

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and August, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 2.3861 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.3861

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2020: 66.3746) against the same month in 2019 (average: 67.8996), the exchange rate shifted by -1.5250 (-2.25%).

2020 Avg (February) 66.3746
2019 Avg (February) 67.8996

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 64.9091 62.4902 63.1667
February 67.1053 64.9091 66.3746
March 66.1400 61.8246 63.9884
April 62.7669 61.2914 61.8126
May 62.0897 61.5223 61.8147
June 62.1437 61.3897 61.7022
July 62.1249 61.3929 61.8022
August 62.0006 61.6946 61.8517
September 61.8680 61.4800 61.6960
October 61.6330 61.1301 61.4160
November 61.3376 60.9102 61.1889
December 61.1301 59.7752 60.8362