YEARLY HIGH
19.5545 GHS
YEARLY LOW
17.3555 GHS
YEARLY AVERAGE
18.6902 GHS

2020 KWD to GHS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the KWD to GHS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 7, valuing the pair at 19.5545. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 23, dropping to 17.3555.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.1990 GHS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 18.6242 to the December average rate of 19.2483, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.35% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 19.5545 was down 59.04% compared to the 2019 peak of 47.7362, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 97,772 GHS
2019 Average 88,660 GHS
Yearly Trough Low 86,777 GHS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 10,994.96 GHS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

19.4100
17.4699
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KWD 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 18.3913, compared to 18.9890 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.5977 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 18.3913
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 18.9890

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.8083 GHS (High: 18.4487 / Low: 17.6404). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1247 GHS (High: 18.9418 / Low: 18.8171).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.8083
August Spread (Stable) ±0.1247

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 10 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.9926 points.

Longest Streak 10 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.9926

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 19.2483) against the same month in 2019 (average: 18.7691), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4792 (+2.55%).

2020 Avg (December) 19.2483
2019 Avg (December) 18.7691

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 18.8528 18.1002 18.6242
February 18.1002 17.3555 17.6316
March 18.4487 17.6404 18.0490
April 18.7573 18.2774 18.5584
May 18.7736 18.5934 18.6916
June 18.8898 18.6464 18.7931
July 18.9093 18.6841 18.8020
August 18.9418 18.8171 18.8796
September 18.9923 18.8660 18.9135
October 19.1112 18.9126 19.0012
November 19.1916 19.0249 19.0893
December 19.5545 19.1388 19.2483