YEARLY HIGH
0.2358 GHS
YEARLY LOW
0.2014 GHS
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2211 GHS

2026 EGP to GHS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the EGP to GHS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 15, valuing the pair at 0.2358. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 7, dropping to 0.2014.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0344 GHS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2280 to the December average rate of 0.2318, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.63% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 0.2358 was down 23.63% compared to the 2025 peak of 0.3088, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,179 GHS
2025 Average 1,282 GHS
Yearly Trough Low 1,007 GHS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 172.24 GHS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

0.2344
0.2030
JanuMarcMayJuly

EGP 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 0.2180, compared to 0.2304 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0125 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2180
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2304

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was June, with a trading range of 0.0258 GHS (High: 0.2300 / Low: 0.2042). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0039 GHS (High: 0.2088 / Low: 0.2049).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0258
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0039

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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0222 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0222

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2026: 0.2318) against the same month in 2025 (average: 0.3063), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0745 (-24.33%).

2026 Avg (February) 0.2318
2025 Avg (February) 0.3063

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2335 0.2190 0.2280
February 0.2358 0.2215 0.2318
March 0.2231 0.2014 0.2096
April 0.2137 0.2014 0.2086
May 0.2088 0.2049 0.2056
June 0.2300 0.2042 0.2242
July 0.2334 0.2262 0.2291
August 0.2350 0.2278 0.2318