YEARLY HIGH
0.1068 GHS
YEARLY LOW
0.0015 GHS
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0276 GHS

2021 SDG to GHS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the SDG to GHS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 0.1068. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 24, dropping to 0.0015.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1053 GHS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1059 to the December average rate of 0.0140, the exchange rate registered a net change of -86.74% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.1068 was down 15.63% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.1266, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 534 GHS
2020 Average 531 GHS
Yearly Trough Low 8 GHS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 526.42 GHS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.1152
0.0040
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SDG 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 0.0415, compared to 0.0138 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0278 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0415
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0138

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was February, with a trading range of 0.1041 GHS (High: 0.1057 / Low: 0.0015). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 GHS (High: 0.0152 / Low: 0.0151).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.1041
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and November, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0703 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0703

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2021: 0.1059) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.1248), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0189 (-15.13%).

2021 Avg (January) 0.1059
2020 Avg (January) 0.1248

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1068 0.1054 0.1059
February 0.1057 0.0015 0.0854
March 0.0152 0.0151 0.0151
April 0.0152 0.0149 0.0151
May 0.0149 0.0138 0.0142
June 0.0138 0.0129 0.0134
July 0.0134 0.0129 0.0132
August 0.0136 0.0133 0.0135
September 0.0137 0.0134 0.0136
October 0.0139 0.0137 0.0138
November 0.0272 0.0138 0.0144
December 0.0141 0.0139 0.0140