YEARLY HIGH
0.3252 BBD
YEARLY LOW
0.1367 BBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2369 BBD

2022 GHS to BBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the GHS to BBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 0.3252. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 28, dropping to 0.1367.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1885 BBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3218 to the December average rate of 0.1886, the exchange rate registered a net change of -41.38% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 0.3252 was down 6.89% compared to the 2021 peak of 0.3493, 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 1,626 BBD
2021 Average 1,689 BBD
Yearly Trough Low 684 BBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 942.34 BBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

0.3400
0.1214
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GHS to BBD 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 0.2809, compared to 0.1929 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0880 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2809
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1929

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was December, with a trading range of 0.0978 BBD (High: 0.2396 / Low: 0.1418). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0057 BBD (High: 0.2685 / Low: 0.2628).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0978
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0057

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2022. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0309 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0309

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2022: 0.3218) against the same month in 2021 (average: 0.3417), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0199 (-5.83%).

2022 Avg (January) 0.3218
2021 Avg (January) 0.3417

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3252 0.3175 0.3218
February 0.3169 0.2941 0.3073
March 0.2932 0.2641 0.2770
April 0.2685 0.2628 0.2653
May 0.2684 0.2559 0.2617
June 0.2564 0.2479 0.2523
July 0.2496 0.2359 0.2454
August 0.2361 0.1988 0.2151
September 0.2009 0.1914 0.1979
October 0.1938 0.1423 0.1705
November 0.1460 0.1367 0.1396
December 0.2396 0.1418 0.1886