2020 GHS to PGK Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.6447 PGK

YEARLY LOW

0.5880 PGK

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.6051 PGK

2020 GHS to PGK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the GHS to PGK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 18, valuing the pair at 0.6447. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 14, dropping to 0.5880.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0566 PGK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6021 to the December average rate of 0.5992, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.48% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.6447 was down 7.68% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.6983, 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 3,223 PGK

2019 Average 3,154 PGK

Yearly Trough Low 2,940 PGK

Transaction Impact: A difference of 283.05 PGK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.6362

0.5931

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GHS to PGK 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 0.6072, compared to 0.6030 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0042 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6072

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6030

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0413 PGK (High: 0.6357 / Low: 0.5944). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0085 PGK (High: 0.6086 / Low: 0.6002).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0413

November Spread (Stable) ±0.0085

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 0.0183 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0183

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2020: 0.6326) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.6401), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0075 (-1.17%).

2020 Avg (February) 0.6326

2019 Avg (February) 0.6401

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.6145	0.5922	0.6021
February	0.6447	0.6126	0.6326
March	0.6357	0.5944	0.6143
April	0.6056	0.5880	0.5967
May	0.6094	0.5922	0.5999
June	0.6052	0.5940	0.5978
July	0.6088	0.5921	0.6008
August	0.6120	0.6000	0.6081
September	0.6115	0.5938	0.6037
October	0.6099	0.6006	0.6033
November	0.6086	0.6002	0.6030
December	0.6035	0.5887	0.5992