YEARLY HIGH
29.3197 PKR
YEARLY LOW
26.8364 PKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
28.2289 PKR

2020 GHS to PKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the GHS to PKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 14, valuing the pair at 29.3197. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 7, dropping to 26.8364.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.4833 PKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 27.3775 to the December average rate of 27.3135, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.23% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 29.3197 was down 2.66% compared to the 2019 peak of 30.1195, 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 146,598 PKR
2019 Average 139,823 PKR
Yearly Trough Low 134,182 PKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 12,416.35 PKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

29.3040
27.1306
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GHS to PKR 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 28.2241, compared to 28.2338 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0097 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 28.2241
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 28.2338

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was April, with a trading range of 1.3368 PKR (High: 28.9968 / Low: 27.6600). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2295 PKR (High: 28.8145 / Low: 28.5850).

April Spread (Volatile) ±1.3368
September Spread (Stable) ±0.2295

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.7349 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.7349

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2020: 29.1229) against the same month in 2019 (average: 29.3762), the exchange rate shifted by -0.2533 (-0.86%).

2020 Avg (August) 29.1229
2019 Avg (August) 29.3762

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 28.0818 27.1131 27.3775
February 29.0145 28.0818 28.7037
March 28.8050 27.7646 28.3677
April 28.9968 27.6600 28.5028
May 28.1538 27.3310 27.7679
June 29.0427 28.1929 28.6249
July 29.2217 28.7291 28.9483
August 29.3197 28.7065 29.1229
September 28.8145 28.5850 28.6909
October 28.4973 27.4743 28.0153
November 27.6093 27.1037 27.3117
December 27.4096 26.8364 27.3135