YEARLY HIGH
0.3493 BBD
YEARLY LOW
0.3232 BBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3379 BBD

2021 GHS to BBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the GHS to BBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 14, valuing the pair at 0.3493. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 9, dropping to 0.3232.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0260 BBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3417 to the December average rate of 0.3256, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.71% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.3493 was down 7.09% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.3759, 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 1,746 BBD
2020 Average 1,745 BBD
Yearly Trough Low 1,616 BBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 130.20 BBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.3505
0.3233
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GHS to BBD 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: JanтАУJun) was 0.3453, compared to 0.3304 in the second half (H2: JulтАУDec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (JanтАУJun) by a margin of 0.0149 points.

H1 Avg (JanтАУJun) 0.3453
H2 Avg (JulтАУDec) 0.3304

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was July, with a trading range of 0.0073 BBD (High: 0.3416 / Low: 0.3343). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0020 BBD (High: 0.3472 / Low: 0.3452).

July Spread (Volatile) ┬▒0.0073
April Spread (Stable) ┬▒0.0020

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0071 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0071

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2021: 0.3482) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.3585), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0102 (-2.86%).

2021 Avg (March) 0.3482
2020 Avg (March) 0.3585

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Month High Low Average
January 0.3433 0.3390 0.3417
February 0.3479 0.3431 0.3451
March 0.3493 0.3459 0.3482
April 0.3472 0.3452 0.3462
May 0.3487 0.3451 0.3464
June 0.3460 0.3419 0.3441
July 0.3416 0.3343 0.3371
August 0.3362 0.3307 0.3323
September 0.3356 0.3300 0.3315
October 0.3309 0.3277 0.3295
November 0.3291 0.3252 0.3266
December 0.3289 0.3232 0.3256