2022 GHS to AFN Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2022.
2022 GHS to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022
During 2022, the GHS to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 11, valuing the pair at 17.0918. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 28, dropping to 5.9767.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 11.1151 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 16.8203 to the December average rate of 8.2488, the exchange rate registered a net change of -50.96% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 17.0918 was down 10.86% compared to the 2021 peak of 19.1730, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 GHS based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.
GHS to AFN Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 12.9697, compared to 8.5101 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 4.4596 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2022 was December, with a trading range of 4.3472 AFN (High: 10.5297 / Low: 6.1826). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4000 AFN (High: 11.7159 / Low: 11.3159).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsNo sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2022. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 2.4809 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2022: 16.8203) against the same month in 2021 (average: 13.2098), the exchange rate shifted by +3.6106 (+27.33%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 17.0918 | 16.2379 | 16.8203 |
| February | 15.8315 | 13.5000 | 14.3394 |
| March | 13.4536 | 11.5988 | 12.2930 |
| April | 11.8363 | 11.3828 | 11.6029 |
| May | 11.7159 | 11.3159 | 11.5292 |
| June | 11.4488 | 10.8781 | 11.2333 |
| July | 11.0879 | 10.6350 | 10.8832 |
| August | 10.6174 | 8.7499 | 9.6195 |
| September | 8.9412 | 8.4689 | 8.7571 |
| October | 8.5252 | 6.1695 | 7.4151 |
| November | 6.4527 | 5.9767 | 6.1369 |
| December | 10.5297 | 6.1826 | 8.2488 |