YEARLY HIGH
68.4785 NGN
YEARLY LOW
63.2353 NGN
YEARLY AVERAGE
66.3289 NGN

2020 GHS to NGN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the GHS to NGN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 18, valuing the pair at 68.4785. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 25, dropping to 63.2353.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.2432 NGN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 64.0986 to the December average rate of 65.4150, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.05% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 68.4785 was down 9.34% compared to the 2019 peak of 75.5331, 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 342,393 NGN
2019 Average 335,640 NGN
Yearly Trough Low 316,177 NGN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 26,215.99 NGN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

68.0406
63.7402
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GHS to NGN 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 66.5318, compared to 66.1260 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.4058 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 66.5318
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 66.1260

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 4.5585 NGN (High: 67.7938 / Low: 63.2353). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.7897 NGN (High: 65.8727 / Low: 65.0830).

March Spread (Volatile) ±4.5585
November Spread (Stable) ±0.7897

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, 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 1.2517 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.2517

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2020: 67.6823) against the same month in 2019 (average: 68.7498), the exchange rate shifted by -1.0676 (-1.55%).

2020 Avg (February) 67.6823
2019 Avg (February) 68.7498

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 65.8182 63.3100 64.0986
February 68.4785 65.8182 67.6823
March 67.7938 63.2353 66.4306
April 67.7584 63.6007 66.6411
May 67.7917 66.5918 67.3783
June 67.3755 66.5833 66.9602
July 67.5637 66.7240 67.1042
August 67.3339 65.5979 66.7374
September 66.9593 65.6601 66.3055
October 66.5086 65.1541 65.7234
November 65.8727 65.0830 65.4706
December 67.2920 64.0491 65.4150