YEARLY HIGH
1.6236 GHS
YEARLY LOW
1.3082 GHS
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.4737 GHS

2020 PLN to GHS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the PLN to GHS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 17, valuing the pair at 1.6236. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 19, dropping to 1.3082.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3153 GHS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.4776 to the December average rate of 1.5956, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.99% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 1.6236 was down 56.89% compared to the 2019 peak of 3.7662, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 20,000 PLN based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 32,471 GHS
2019 Average 28,072 GHS
Yearly Trough Low 26,164 GHS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,306.97 GHS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

1.6179
1.3498
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PLN 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 1.4134, compared to 1.5340 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1206 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.4134
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.5340

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.1428 GHS (High: 1.4510 / Low: 1.3082). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0374 GHS (High: 1.5720 / Low: 1.5346).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.1428
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0374

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and August, 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 0.1054 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1054

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 1.5956) against the same month in 2019 (average: 1.4823), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1133 (+7.64%).

2020 Avg (December) 1.5956
2019 Avg (December) 1.4823

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.5085 1.4201 1.4776
February 1.4201 1.3427 1.3722
March 1.4510 1.3082 1.3927
April 1.4151 1.3585 1.3808
May 1.4471 1.3674 1.3921
June 1.4858 1.4484 1.4649
July 1.5542 1.4566 1.4879
August 1.5720 1.5346 1.5508
September 1.5683 1.4746 1.5241
October 1.5415 1.4712 1.5077
November 1.5620 1.4705 1.5377
December 1.6236 1.5760 1.5956