YEARLY HIGH
13.3993 RUB
YEARLY LOW
11.3845 RUB
YEARLY AVERAGE
12.4543 RUB

2021 GHS to RUB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the GHS to RUB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 11, valuing the pair at 13.3993. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 26, dropping to 11.3845.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.0148 RUB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 12.7263 to the December average rate of 12.0226, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.53% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 13.3993 was down 7.15% compared to the 2020 peak of 14.4305, 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 66,997 RUB
2020 Average 63,025 RUB
Yearly Trough Low 56,922 RUB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 10,074.19 RUB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

13.3106
11.6057
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GHS to RUB 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 12.8333, compared to 12.0754 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.7580 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 12.8333
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 12.0754

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was November, with a trading range of 0.7317 RUB (High: 12.3041 / Low: 11.5725). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2535 RUB (High: 12.3815 / Low: 12.1280).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.7317
August Spread (Stable) ±0.2535

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 0.3598 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3598

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2021: 13.1685) against the same month in 2020 (average: 12.9760), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1925 (+1.48%).

2021 Avg (April) 13.1685
2020 Avg (April) 12.9760

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 13.0718 12.5217 12.7263
February 13.0788 12.6539 12.8291
March 13.3412 12.6921 12.9781
April 13.3993 12.8752 13.1685
May 13.0149 12.6645 12.8087
June 12.7020 12.3336 12.4893
July 12.6124 12.2367 12.4596
August 12.3815 12.1280 12.2211
September 12.2968 11.9672 12.0825
October 12.0329 11.3845 11.7478
November 12.3041 11.5725 11.9185
December 12.1838 11.8723 12.0226