2020 XDR to GHS Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2020.
2020 XDR to GHS Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020
During 2020, the XDR to GHS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 7, valuing the pair at 8.5817. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 22, dropping to 7.2441.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.3376 GHS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 7.8002 to the December average rate of 8.4415, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.22% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 8.5817 was down 57.39% compared to the 2019 peak of 20.1419, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 XDR based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.
XDR to GHS Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 7.7602, compared to 8.2155 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.4553 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.4958 GHS (High: 7.9005 / Low: 7.4047). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0763 GHS (High: 8.1876 / Low: 8.1114).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween February and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 10 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.4342 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 8.4415) against the same month in 2019 (average: 7.8578), the exchange rate shifted by +0.5837 (+7.43%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7.8946 | 7.5707 | 7.8002 |
| February | 7.5707 | 7.2441 | 7.3661 |
| March | 7.9005 | 7.4047 | 7.6573 |
| April | 7.9653 | 7.7711 | 7.8767 |
| May | 7.9520 | 7.8330 | 7.8783 |
| June | 8.0342 | 7.8809 | 7.9824 |
| July | 8.1273 | 7.9734 | 8.0263 |
| August | 8.1876 | 8.1114 | 8.1480 |
| September | 8.2142 | 8.1300 | 8.1724 |
| October | 8.2501 | 8.1648 | 8.2121 |
| November | 8.3669 | 8.2146 | 8.2927 |
| December | 8.5817 | 8.3592 | 8.4415 |