YEARLY HIGH
8.0596 ETB
YEARLY LOW
3.6432 ETB
YEARLY AVERAGE
6.1239 ETB

2022 GHS to ETB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the GHS to ETB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 8.0596. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 28, dropping to 3.6432.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.4164 ETB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 7.9782 to the December average rate of 5.0510, the exchange rate registered a net change of -36.69% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 8.0596 was down 78.10% compared to the 2021 peak of 36.7947, 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 40,298 ETB
2021 Average 37,357 ETB
Yearly Trough Low 18,216 ETB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 22,081.75 ETB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

8.4050
3.2825
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GHS to ETB 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 7.1587, compared to 5.0892 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 2.0695 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 7.1587
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5.0892

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was December, with a trading range of 2.6434 ETB (High: 6.4339 / Low: 3.7905). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1272 ETB (High: 6.8755 / Low: 6.7483).

December Spread (Volatile) ±2.6434
April Spread (Stable) ±0.1272

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 0.7917 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.7917

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2022: 7.9782) against the same month in 2021 (average: 6.7339), the exchange rate shifted by +1.2442 (+18.48%).

2022 Avg (January) 7.9782
2021 Avg (January) 6.7339

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 8.0596 7.8968 7.9782
February 7.9344 7.4721 7.7597
March 7.5012 6.7593 7.0846
April 6.8755 6.7483 6.8170
May 6.9083 6.6251 6.7561
June 6.6419 6.4629 6.5563
July 6.5076 6.1624 6.4140
August 6.1932 5.2321 5.6501
September 5.2918 5.0335 5.2093
October 5.1250 3.7634 4.5011
November 3.8819 3.6432 3.7094
December 6.4339 3.7905 5.0510