2020 GHS to VEF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2020.
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.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 GHS based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.
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)
SeasonalThe 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.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe 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).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing 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%).
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 |