YEARLY HIGH
8.4237 GHS
YEARLY LOW
7.5035 GHS
YEARLY AVERAGE
8.0866 GHS

2020 JOD to GHS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the JOD to GHS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 7, valuing the pair at 8.4237. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 22, dropping to 7.5035.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.9201 GHS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 7.9724 to the December average rate of 8.2777, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.83% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 8.4237 was down 58.88% compared to the 2019 peak of 20.4871, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 JOD based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 42,118 GHS
2019 Average 37,998 GHS
Yearly Trough Low 37,518 GHS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,600.71 GHS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

8.3467
7.5184
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JOD to GHS 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 7.9806, compared to 8.1926 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2119 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 7.9806
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 8.1926

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.5310 GHS (High: 8.1444 / Low: 7.6134). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0403 GHS (High: 8.1616 / Low: 8.1213).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.5310
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0403

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.3849 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3849

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 8.2777) against the same month in 2019 (average: 8.0356), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2420 (+3.01%).

2020 Avg (December) 8.2777
2019 Avg (December) 8.0356

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 8.0577 7.7629 7.9724
February 7.7629 7.5035 7.5874
March 8.1444 7.6134 7.8726
April 8.2153 8.0222 8.1458
May 8.1844 8.1039 8.1454
June 8.2021 8.1026 8.1602
July 8.2017 8.1051 8.1474
August 8.1616 8.1213 8.1409
September 8.1901 8.1387 8.1614
October 8.2370 8.1697 8.1987
November 8.2667 8.2091 8.2293
December 8.4237 8.2370 8.2777