YEARLY HIGH
1.4847 GHS
YEARLY LOW
1.1977 GHS
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.3532 GHS

2020 RON to GHS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the RON to GHS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 7, valuing the pair at 1.4847. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 20, dropping to 1.1977.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2870 GHS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.3134 to the December average rate of 1.4666, the exchange rate registered a net change of 11.66% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 1.4847 was down 56.39% compared to the 2019 peak of 3.4041, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 7,423 GHS
2019 Average 6,354 GHS
Yearly Trough Low 5,988 GHS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,434.88 GHS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

1.4904
1.2043
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RON 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 1.2944, compared to 1.4121 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1177 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.2944
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.4121

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0944 GHS (High: 1.3256 / Low: 1.2312). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0237 GHS (High: 1.4174 / Low: 1.3937).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0944
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0237

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0852 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0852

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 1.4666) against the same month in 2019 (average: 1.3250), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1416 (+10.69%).

2020 Avg (December) 1.4666
2019 Avg (December) 1.3250

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.3366 1.2767 1.3134
February 1.2767 1.1977 1.2282
March 1.3256 1.2312 1.2777
April 1.3243 1.2755 1.2980
May 1.3267 1.2890 1.3032
June 1.3637 1.3162 1.3457
July 1.4181 1.3443 1.3682
August 1.4243 1.3989 1.4119
September 1.4219 1.3804 1.4033
October 1.4174 1.3937 1.4035
November 1.4353 1.3934 1.4191
December 1.4847 1.4526 1.4666