2021 GHS to XPF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2021.
2021 GHS to XPF Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021
During 2021, the GHS to XPF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 26, valuing the pair at 17.6269. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 6, dropping to 16.4945.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.1324 XPF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 16.7569 to the December average rate of 17.1830, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.54% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 17.6269 was down 15.16% compared to the 2020 peak of 20.7768, 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 2021.
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)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 17.0993, compared to 16.9795 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1198 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2021 was April, with a trading range of 0.5858 XPF (High: 17.6045 / Low: 17.0187). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2650 XPF (High: 17.1961 / Low: 16.9311).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween September and December, 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 0.2502 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2021: 17.4622) against the same month in 2020 (average: 19.3163), the exchange rate shifted by -1.8541 (-9.60%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 16.9444 | 16.4945 | 16.7569 |
| February | 17.1961 | 16.9311 | 17.0275 |
| March | 17.6269 | 17.1939 | 17.4622 |
| April | 17.6045 | 17.0187 | 17.2685 |
| May | 17.2070 | 16.8411 | 17.0183 |
| June | 17.3726 | 16.8362 | 17.0625 |
| July | 17.2054 | 16.7781 | 17.0036 |
| August | 17.0904 | 16.7284 | 16.8456 |
| September | 17.0451 | 16.5722 | 16.8044 |
| October | 17.0721 | 16.7573 | 16.9504 |
| November | 17.3669 | 16.8371 | 17.0898 |
| December | 17.4387 | 17.0454 | 17.1830 |