YEARLY HIGH
0.1536 GHS
YEARLY LOW
0.1221 GHS
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1368 GHS

2020 UYU to GHS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the UYU to GHS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 0.1536. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 19, dropping to 0.1221.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0314 GHS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1514 to the December average rate of 0.1383, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.63% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.1536 was down 62.75% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.4123, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 768 GHS
2019 Average 765 GHS
Yearly Trough Low 611 GHS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 157.23 GHS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.1535
0.1283
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

UYU 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 0.1376, compared to 0.1361 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0015 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1376
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1361

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0164 GHS (High: 0.1385 / Low: 0.1221). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0013 GHS (High: 0.1368 / Low: 0.1356).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0164
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0013

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0112 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0112

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 0.1514) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.1503), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0011 (+0.72%).

2020 Avg (January) 0.1514
2019 Avg (January) 0.1503

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1536 0.1463 0.1514
February 0.1463 0.1385 0.1416
March 0.1385 0.1221 0.1304
April 0.1349 0.1305 0.1330
May 0.1372 0.1308 0.1333
June 0.1376 0.1327 0.1356
July 0.1378 0.1312 0.1341
August 0.1362 0.1343 0.1353
September 0.1368 0.1355 0.1361
October 0.1368 0.1356 0.1363
November 0.1375 0.1354 0.1364
December 0.1401 0.1370 0.1383