YEARLY HIGH
0.0317 GHS
YEARLY LOW
0.0286 GHS
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0299 GHS

2021 LKR to GHS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the LKR to GHS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 0.0317. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 12, dropping to 0.0286.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0031 GHS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0306 to the December average rate of 0.0303, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.78% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.0317 was down 1.07% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.0320, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 158 GHS
2020 Average 155 GHS
Yearly Trough Low 143 GHS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 15.28 GHS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.0307
0.0290
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR 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 0.0295, compared to 0.0302 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0006 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0295
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0302

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was January, with a trading range of 0.0022 GHS (High: 0.0317 / Low: 0.0295). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 GHS (High: 0.0294 / Low: 0.0291).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0022
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 9 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0008 points.

Longest Streak 9 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0008

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2021: 0.0306) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.0312), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0006 (-1.84%).

2021 Avg (January) 0.0306
2020 Avg (January) 0.0312

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0317 0.0295 0.0306
February 0.0301 0.0295 0.0298
March 0.0295 0.0288 0.0291
April 0.0301 0.0286 0.0292
May 0.0294 0.0290 0.0293
June 0.0294 0.0291 0.0293
July 0.0301 0.0294 0.0298
August 0.0303 0.0298 0.0302
September 0.0304 0.0298 0.0302
October 0.0303 0.0300 0.0302
November 0.0304 0.0301 0.0303
December 0.0305 0.0301 0.0303