YEARLY HIGH
7.8257 GHS
YEARLY LOW
3.5588 GHS
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.8107 GHS

2022 BAM to GHS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the BAM to GHS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 28, valuing the pair at 7.8257. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 3.5588.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.2669 GHS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.5975 to the December average rate of 6.0172, the exchange rate registered a net change of 67.26% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 7.8257 was up 111.43% compared to the 2021 peak of 3.7014, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 39,128 GHS
2021 Average 17,909 GHS
Yearly Trough Low 17,794 GHS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 21,334.60 GHS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

7.8707
3.2090
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BAM 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 4.0069, compared to 5.6144 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.6074 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.0069
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5.6144

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was December, with a trading range of 3.1252 GHS (High: 7.6489 / Low: 4.5237). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0989 GHS (High: 3.6577 / Low: 3.5588).

December Spread (Volatile) ±3.1252
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0989

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 1.4651 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.4651

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2022: 7.4822) against the same month in 2021 (average: 3.5712), the exchange rate shifted by +3.9110 (+109.51%).

2022 Avg (November) 7.4822
2021 Avg (November) 3.5712

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.6577 3.5588 3.5975
February 3.8978 3.6370 3.7782
March 4.2818 3.8970 4.0700
April 4.2581 4.0350 4.1742
May 4.2999 3.9997 4.1357
June 4.3415 4.2297 4.2861
July 4.4246 4.1498 4.2515
August 5.1372 4.4391 4.8275
September 5.2313 5.0100 5.1293
October 7.1836 5.2130 5.9785
November 7.8257 6.8859 7.4822
December 7.6489 4.5237 6.0172