YEARLY HIGH
2.1149 GHS
YEARLY LOW
0.8906 GHS
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.3054 GHS

2022 BOB to GHS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the BOB to GHS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 28, valuing the pair at 2.1149. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 0.8906.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.2244 GHS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.9023 to the December average rate of 1.6097, the exchange rate registered a net change of 78.41% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 2.1149 was up 136.15% compared to the 2021 peak of 0.8956, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 10,575 GHS
2021 Average 4,291 GHS
Yearly Trough Low 4,453 GHS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,121.79 GHS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

2.1931
0.7849
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BOB 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 1.0428, compared to 1.5680 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.5253 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0428
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.5680

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was December, with a trading range of 0.8366 GHS (High: 2.0405 / Low: 1.2039). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0241 GHS (High: 1.1073 / Low: 1.0832).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.8366
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0241

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and November, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.4660 points.

Longest Streak 10 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4660

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2022: 2.0757) against the same month in 2021 (average: 0.8874), the exchange rate shifted by +1.1883 (+133.91%).

2022 Avg (November) 2.0757
2021 Avg (November) 0.8874

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.9156 0.8906 0.9023
February 0.9903 0.9165 0.9460
March 1.1037 0.9924 1.0505
April 1.1073 1.0832 1.0947
May 1.1335 1.0906 1.1119
June 1.1721 1.1325 1.1511
July 1.2327 1.1635 1.1857
August 1.4573 1.2318 1.3513
September 1.5116 1.4404 1.4637
October 2.0363 1.4925 1.7221
November 2.1149 1.9830 2.0757
December 2.0405 1.2039 1.6097