YEARLY HIGH
0.8792 GHS
YEARLY LOW
0.7496 GHS
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.8200 GHS

2026 BWP to GHS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the BWP to GHS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 7, valuing the pair at 0.8792. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 4, dropping to 0.7496.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1296 GHS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.8064 to the December average rate of 0.8428, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.52% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 0.8792 was down 23.00% compared to the 2025 peak of 1.1419, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 4,396 GHS
2025 Average 4,645 GHS
Yearly Trough Low 3,748 GHS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 648.00 GHS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

0.8471
0.7958
JanuMarcMayJuly

BWP 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 0.8162, compared to 0.8428 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0267 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.8162
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.8428

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was January, with a trading range of 0.0891 GHS (High: 0.8387 / Low: 0.7496). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0170 GHS (High: 0.8103 / Low: 0.7934).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0891
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0170

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0281 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0281

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2026: 0.8424) against the same month in 2025 (average: 0.7683), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0742 (+9.65%).

2026 Avg (June) 0.8424
2025 Avg (June) 0.7683

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.8387 0.7496 0.8064
February 0.8392 0.7930 0.8281
March 0.8103 0.7934 0.8000
April 0.8249 0.7977 0.8174
May 0.8348 0.7939 0.8027
June 0.8792 0.7977 0.8424
July 0.8532 0.8100 0.8428