YEARLY HIGH
1.5919 GHS
YEARLY LOW
1.4181 GHS
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.5278 GHS

2020 SAR to GHS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the SAR to GHS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 7, valuing the pair at 1.5919. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 23, dropping to 1.4181.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1738 GHS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.5067 to the December average rate of 1.5642, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.82% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 1.5919 was down 58.90% compared to the 2019 peak of 3.8734, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 7,960 GHS
2019 Average 7,183 GHS
Yearly Trough Low 7,091 GHS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 869.10 GHS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

1.5772
1.4209
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SAR 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 1.5070, compared to 1.5486 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0415 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.5070
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.5486

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0982 GHS (High: 1.5370 / Low: 1.4388). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0076 GHS (High: 1.5431 / Low: 1.5355).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0982
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0076

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and June, 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 0.0728 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0728

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 1.5642) against the same month in 2019 (average: 1.5191), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0451 (+2.97%).

2020 Avg (December) 1.5642
2019 Avg (December) 1.5191

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.5226 1.4660 1.5067
February 1.4660 1.4181 1.4339
March 1.5370 1.4388 1.4865
April 1.5494 1.5133 1.5360
May 1.5444 1.5303 1.5373
June 1.5498 1.5304 1.5418
July 1.5502 1.5320 1.5400
August 1.5431 1.5355 1.5390
September 1.5484 1.5384 1.5427
October 1.5572 1.5443 1.5497
November 1.5627 1.5520 1.5557
December 1.5919 1.5568 1.5642