YEARLY HIGH
0.1891 GHS
YEARLY LOW
0.1585 GHS
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1732 GHS

2026 AFN to GHS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the AFN to GHS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 7, valuing the pair at 0.1891. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 0.1585.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0305 GHS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1644 to the December average rate of 0.1777, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.11% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 0.1891 was down 14.03% compared to the 2025 peak of 0.2199, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 945 GHS
2025 Average 905 GHS
Yearly Trough Low 793 GHS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 152.68 GHS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

0.1815
0.1628
JanuMarcMayJuly

AFN 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 0.1720, compared to 0.1770 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0050 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1720
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1770

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was June, with a trading range of 0.0192 GHS (High: 0.1891 / Low: 0.1699). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0031 GHS (High: 0.1797 / Low: 0.1766).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0192
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0031

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0038 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0038

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2026: 0.1800) against the same month in 2025 (average: 0.1464), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0336 (+22.92%).

2026 Avg (June) 0.1800
2025 Avg (June) 0.1464

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1684 0.1585 0.1644
February 0.1774 0.1662 0.1708
March 0.1747 0.1695 0.1722
April 0.1794 0.1677 0.1732
May 0.1764 0.1694 0.1713
June 0.1891 0.1699 0.1800
July 0.1791 0.1731 0.1762
August 0.1797 0.1766 0.1777