YEARLY HIGH
7.7829 UYU
YEARLY LOW
7.0258 UYU
YEARLY AVERAGE
7.3585 UYU

2021 GHS to UYU Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the GHS to UYU exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 18, valuing the pair at 7.7829. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 5, dropping to 7.0258.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.7571 UYU. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 7.2279 to the December average rate of 7.2152, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.17% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 7.7829 was down 4.95% compared to the 2020 peak of 8.1884, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 38,915 UYU
2020 Average 36,602 UYU
Yearly Trough Low 35,129 UYU
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,785.73 UYU purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

7.7651
7.0102
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GHS to UYU 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 7.5111, compared to 7.2058 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.3054 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 7.5111
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 7.2058

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was August, with a trading range of 0.3215 UYU (High: 7.3497 / Low: 7.0282). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0899 UYU (High: 7.6774 / Low: 7.5876).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.3215
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0899

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.1901 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1901

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2021: 7.7022) against the same month in 2020 (average: 7.6769), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0253 (+0.33%).

2021 Avg (March) 7.7022
2020 Avg (March) 7.6769

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 7.2788 7.1810 7.2279
February 7.5107 7.2552 7.3708
March 7.7829 7.5162 7.7022
April 7.6774 7.5876 7.6380
May 7.6689 7.5685 7.6234
June 7.5655 7.4331 7.5046
July 7.4439 7.3231 7.3870
August 7.3497 7.0282 7.1969
September 7.1531 7.0258 7.0731
October 7.2287 7.0959 7.1708
November 7.2713 7.1178 7.1916
December 7.3062 7.1413 7.2152