YEARLY HIGH
3617.8735 STD
YEARLY LOW
3405.9532 STD
YEARLY AVERAGE
3499.8469 STD

2021 GHS to STD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the GHS to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 4, valuing the pair at 3617.8735. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 17, dropping to 3405.9532.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 211.9202 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3494.8654 to the December average rate of 3453.8534, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.17% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 3617.8735 was down 12.72% compared to the 2020 peak of 4145.2579, 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 18,089,367 STD
2020 Average 18,777,472 STD
Yearly Trough Low 17,029,766 STD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,059,601.20 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

3607.7103
3420.3411
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GHS to STD 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 3550.6565, compared to 3449.0373 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 101.6192 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3550.6565
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3449.0373

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was June, with a trading range of 83.1171 STD (High: 3587.6976 / Low: 3504.5805). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 38.0006 STD (High: 3615.9215 / Low: 3577.9209).

June Spread (Volatile) ±83.1171
May Spread (Stable) ±38.0006

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 61.2091 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -61.2091

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2021: 3590.4740) against the same month in 2020 (average: 3818.5280), the exchange rate shifted by -228.0540 (-5.97%).

2021 Avg (April) 3590.4740
2020 Avg (April) 3818.5280

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3513.0918 3456.4860 3494.8654
February 3537.9568 3475.3108 3517.0070
March 3605.4864 3541.3032 3578.6094
April 3617.8735 3576.3581 3590.4740
May 3615.9215 3577.9209 3592.0962
June 3587.6976 3504.5805 3530.8871
July 3523.8511 3450.3184 3472.9448
August 3473.8586 3425.0270 3445.1294
September 3481.5748 3421.1357 3436.8384
October 3477.1308 3420.2230 3449.5027
November 3460.0474 3405.9532 3435.9552
December 3502.5474 3429.5108 3453.8534