2026 GHS to BTN Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

8.9533 BTN

YEARLY LOW

8.0335 BTN

YEARLY AVERAGE

8.4192 BTN

2026 GHS to BTN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the GHS to BTN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 28, valuing the pair at 8.9533. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 7, dropping to 8.0335.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.9198 BTN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 8.4287 to the December average rate of 8.1533, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.27% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 8.9533 was up 4.45% compared to the 2025 peak of 8.5720, 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 44,767 BTN

2025 Average 35,368 BTN

Yearly Trough Low 40,168 BTN

Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,598.99 BTN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

8.9041

8.0850

JanuMarcMayJuly

GHS to BTN 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 8.4795, compared to 8.2383 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2412 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 8.4795

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 8.2383

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was June, with a trading range of 0.8381 BTN (High: 8.8717 / Low: 8.0335). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0037 BTN (High: 8.1548 / Low: 8.1511).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.8381

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0037

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 0.5063 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5063

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2026: 8.8358) against the same month in 2025 (average: 6.3711), the exchange rate shifted by +2.4648 (+38.69%).

2026 Avg (May) 8.8358

2025 Avg (May) 6.3711

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	8.6032	8.3334	8.4287
February	8.5357	8.2241	8.3008
March	8.6585	8.4442	8.5373
April	8.5125	8.3816	8.4448
May	8.9533	8.4716	8.8358
June	8.8717	8.0335	8.3295
July	8.3883	8.1842	8.3233
August	8.1548	8.1511	8.1533