YEARLY HIGH
1.7005 GHS
YEARLY LOW
1.5512 GHS
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.6531 GHS

2020 PGK to GHS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the PGK to GHS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 14, valuing the pair at 1.7005. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 18, dropping to 1.5512.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1493 GHS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.6610 to the December average rate of 1.6689, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.47% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 1.7005 was down 60.48% compared to the 2019 peak of 4.3027, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 8,503 GHS
2019 Average 7,963 GHS
Yearly Trough Low 7,756 GHS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 746.67 GHS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

1.6856
1.5715
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PGK 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 1.6477, compared to 1.6584 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0107 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.6477
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.6584

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.1094 GHS (High: 1.6825 / Low: 1.5731). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0232 GHS (High: 1.6662 / Low: 1.6430).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.1094
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0232

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 0.0801 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0801

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2020: 1.6761) against the same month in 2019 (average: 1.5351), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1410 (+9.18%).

2020 Avg (April) 1.6761
2019 Avg (April) 1.5351

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.6887 1.6272 1.6610
February 1.6323 1.5512 1.5810
March 1.6825 1.5731 1.6284
April 1.7005 1.6512 1.6761
May 1.6885 1.6410 1.6670
June 1.6836 1.6524 1.6728
July 1.6888 1.6425 1.6645
August 1.6667 1.6339 1.6445
September 1.6841 1.6353 1.6566
October 1.6650 1.6397 1.6576
November 1.6662 1.6430 1.6585
December 1.6987 1.6570 1.6689