YEARLY HIGH
11.1000 GHS
YEARLY LOW
0.4157 GHS
YEARLY AVERAGE
5.4795 GHS

2026 CUP to GHS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the CUP to GHS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 24, valuing the pair at 11.1000. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 1, dropping to 0.4157.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 10.6843 GHS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 10.7688 to the December average rate of 0.4526, the exchange rate registered a net change of -95.80% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 11.1000 was down 28.58% compared to the 2025 peak of 15.5409, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 55,500 GHS
2025 Average 63,288 GHS
Yearly Trough Low 2,078 GHS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 53,421.61 GHS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

11.9816
-0.6323
JanuMarcMayJuly

CUP 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 7.1562, compared to 0.4497 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 6.7065 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 7.1562
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4497

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was April, with a trading range of 10.6690 GHS (High: 11.1000 / Low: 0.4310). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 GHS (High: 0.4527 / Low: 0.4524).

April Spread (Volatile) ±10.6690
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 9.0989 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -9.0989

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2026: 9.5178) against the same month in 2025 (average: 15.4098), the exchange rate shifted by -5.8920 (-38.24%).

2026 Avg (April) 9.5178
2025 Avg (April) 15.4098

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 10.9450 10.4676 10.7688
February 11.0228 10.6283 10.9304
March 11.0004 10.6481 10.8588
April 11.1000 0.4310 9.5178
May 0.4350 0.4157 0.4189
June 0.4590 0.4157 0.4422
July 0.4529 0.4396 0.4468
August 0.4527 0.4524 0.4526