YEARLY HIGH
1.9122 BWP
YEARLY LOW
0.8807 BWP
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.4489 BWP

2022 GHS to BWP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the GHS to BWP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 1.9122. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 28, dropping to 0.8807.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.0316 BWP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.8677 to the December average rate of 1.2149, the exchange rate registered a net change of -34.95% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 1.9122 was down 2.35% compared to the 2021 peak of 1.9583, 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 9,561 BWP
2021 Average 9,358 BWP
Yearly Trough Low 4,403 BWP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,157.77 BWP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

1.9632
0.8172
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GHS to BWP 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 1.6528, compared to 1.2451 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.4077 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.6528
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.2451

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was December, with a trading range of 0.6460 BWP (High: 1.5611 / Low: 0.9151). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0428 BWP (High: 1.5469 / Low: 1.5041).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.6460
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0428

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 0.2271 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2271

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2022: 1.8677) against the same month in 2021 (average: 1.8748), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0071 (-0.38%).

2022 Avg (January) 1.8677
2021 Avg (January) 1.8748

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.9122 1.8352 1.8677
February 1.8322 1.7022 1.7731
March 1.7100 1.5145 1.6048
April 1.6153 1.5098 1.5516
May 1.6346 1.5307 1.5874
June 1.5469 1.5041 1.5322
July 1.5767 1.4825 1.5497
August 1.4759 1.2765 1.3601
September 1.3215 1.2754 1.2932
October 1.2791 0.9511 1.1398
November 0.9869 0.8807 0.9127
December 1.5611 0.9151 1.2149