YEARLY HIGH
6.3083 AFN
YEARLY LOW
5.2894 AFN
YEARLY AVERAGE
5.7791 AFN

2026 GHS to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the GHS to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 6.3083. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 7, dropping to 5.2894.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.0189 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 6.0858 to the December average rate of 5.6278, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.53% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 6.3083 was down 8.42% compared to the 2025 peak of 6.8881, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 31,542 AFN
2025 Average 28,178 AFN
Yearly Trough Low 26,447 AFN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,094.48 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

6.1381
5.5104
JanuMarcMayJuly

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)

Seasonal

The average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 5.8215, compared to 5.6518 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1697 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.8215
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5.6518

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was June, with a trading range of 0.5964 AFN (High: 5.8858 / Low: 5.2894). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0984 AFN (High: 5.6627 / Low: 5.5643).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.5964
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0984

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2026. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.2776 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2776

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 6.0858) against the same month in 2025 (average: 4.8916), the exchange rate shifted by +1.1942 (+24.41%).

2026 Avg (January) 6.0858
2025 Avg (January) 4.8916

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 6.3083 5.9388 6.0858
February 6.0175 5.6365 5.8555
March 5.8987 5.7256 5.8086
April 5.9630 5.5749 5.7761
May 5.9017 5.6696 5.8403
June 5.8858 5.2894 5.5627
July 5.7754 5.5838 5.6758
August 5.6627 5.5643 5.6278