YEARLY HIGH
5.4334 GHS
YEARLY LOW
1.9871 GHS
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.1329 GHS

2022 GEL to GHS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the GEL to GHS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 21, valuing the pair at 5.4334. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 1.9871.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.4464 GHS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.0196 to the December average rate of 4.1588, the exchange rate registered a net change of 105.92% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 5.4334 was up 170.52% compared to the 2021 peak of 2.0085, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 27,167 GHS
2021 Average 9,227 GHS
Yearly Trough Low 9,935 GHS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 17,231.78 GHS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

5.5934
1.6947
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GEL 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 2.3616, compared to 3.9041 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.5425 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.3616
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.9041

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was December, with a trading range of 2.2086 GHS (High: 5.3001 / Low: 3.0916). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0774 GHS (High: 2.4949 / Low: 2.4175).

December Spread (Volatile) ±2.2086
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0774

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 1.1096 points.

Longest Streak 10 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.1096

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2022: 5.2685) against the same month in 2021 (average: 1.9525), the exchange rate shifted by +3.3159 (+169.83%).

2022 Avg (November) 5.2685
2021 Avg (November) 1.9525

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.0679 1.9871 2.0196
February 2.2496 2.0759 2.1702
March 2.4235 2.0473 2.2411
April 2.4949 2.4175 2.4646
May 2.7413 2.4556 2.5774
June 2.7508 2.6004 2.6969
July 3.0659 2.7253 2.7899
August 3.5488 3.0976 3.3643
September 3.6991 3.3691 3.5568
October 5.0814 3.6720 4.2863
November 5.4334 4.9895 5.2685
December 5.3001 3.0916 4.1588