2020 PEN to GHS Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2020.
2020 PEN to GHS Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020
During 2020, the PEN to GHS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 5, valuing the pair at 1.7279. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 1, dropping to 1.5625.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1654 GHS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.6998 to the December average rate of 1.6298, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.12% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 1.7279 was down 60.44% compared to the 2019 peak of 4.3678, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 PEN based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.
PEN to GHS 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 1.6568, compared to 1.6259 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0310 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.1286 GHS (High: 1.6911 / Low: 1.5625). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0193 GHS (High: 1.6511 / Low: 1.6318).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween February and April, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.1133 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 1.6998) against the same month in 2019 (average: 1.4660), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2338 (+15.95%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 1.7279 | 1.6248 | 1.6998 |
| February | 1.6248 | 1.5625 | 1.5864 |
| March | 1.6911 | 1.5625 | 1.6006 |
| April | 1.7213 | 1.6686 | 1.6984 |
| May | 1.7209 | 1.6747 | 1.6905 |
| June | 1.6991 | 1.6369 | 1.6653 |
| July | 1.6511 | 1.6318 | 1.6426 |
| August | 1.6388 | 1.6086 | 1.6213 |
| September | 1.6390 | 1.6094 | 1.6276 |
| October | 1.6282 | 1.5995 | 1.6167 |
| November | 1.6297 | 1.5923 | 1.6172 |
| December | 1.6578 | 1.6193 | 1.6298 |