YEARLY HIGH
46708.2034 VEF
YEARLY LOW
41606.1270 VEF
YEARLY AVERAGE
43366.4456 VEF

2020 GHS to VEF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the GHS to VEF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 21, valuing the pair at 46708.2034. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 7, dropping to 41606.1270.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5102.0765 VEF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 43966.8246 to the December average rate of 42344.6320, 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 46708.2034 was down 9.29% compared to the 2019 peak of 51492.5591, 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 233,541,017 VEF
2019 Average 231,632,528 VEF
Yearly Trough Low 208,030,635 VEF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 25,510,382.26 VEF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

46585.0958
41959.1353
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GHS to VEF 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 43950.4451, compared to 42782.4460 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1167.9992 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 43950.4451
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 42782.4460

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 3003.6580 VEF (High: 46036.3070 / Low: 43032.6490). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 213.0100 VEF (High: 43155.1476 / Low: 42942.1376).

March Spread (Volatile) ±3003.6580
August Spread (Stable) ±213.0100

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 1660.8514 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1660.8514

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2020: 46199.5991) against the same month in 2019 (average: 47261.0751), the exchange rate shifted by -1061.4760 (-2.25%).

2020 Avg (February) 46199.5991
2019 Avg (February) 47261.0751

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 45179.5713 43495.9232 43966.8246
February 46708.2034 45179.5713 46199.5991
March 46036.3070 43032.6490 44538.7477
April 43688.4911 42661.5179 43024.2924
May 43217.1287 42822.2087 43025.7532
June 43254.7356 42729.9488 42947.4539
July 43241.6684 42732.1827 43017.0536
August 43155.1476 42942.1376 43051.5262
September 43062.8147 42792.7770 42943.0865
October 42899.2648 42549.2538 42748.2412
November 42693.6373 42396.1992 42590.1362
December 42549.2538 41606.1270 42344.6320