YEARLY HIGH
20.7768 XPF
YEARLY LOW
16.4995 XPF
YEARLY AVERAGE
18.2772 XPF

2020 GHS to XPF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the GHS to XPF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 20, valuing the pair at 20.7768. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 7, dropping to 16.4995.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.2773 XPF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 19.0167 to the December average rate of 16.7058, the exchange rate registered a net change of -12.15% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 20.7768 was down 4.25% compared to the 2019 peak of 21.7001, 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 103,884 XPF
2019 Average 99,316 XPF
Yearly Trough Low 82,497 XPF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 21,386.57 XPF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

20.6876
16.3438
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GHS to XPF 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 19.1507, compared to 17.4038 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.7469 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 19.1507
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 17.4038

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 1.4400 XPF (High: 20.0059 / Low: 18.5659). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2901 XPF (High: 17.5746 / Low: 17.2845).

March Spread (Volatile) ±1.4400
October Spread (Stable) ±0.2901

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2020. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 1.0093 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.0093

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2020: 20.3256) against the same month in 2019 (average: 19.9943), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3313 (+1.66%).

2020 Avg (February) 20.3256
2019 Avg (February) 19.9943

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 19.5552 18.6953 19.0167
February 20.7768 19.5566 20.3256
March 20.0059 18.5659 19.3163
April 19.3122 18.6535 19.0130
May 19.1499 18.5447 18.9060
June 18.6710 18.1077 18.3267
July 18.3542 17.4128 18.0316
August 17.6471 17.3081 17.4764
September 17.7070 17.3378 17.4973
October 17.5746 17.2845 17.4457
November 17.6018 17.0361 17.2657
December 16.8692 16.4995 16.7058