YEARLY HIGH
8.6115 GMD
YEARLY LOW
4.1317 GMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
6.4961 GMD

2022 GHS to GMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the GHS to GMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 8.6115. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 29, dropping to 4.1317.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.4798 GMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 8.4952 to the December average rate of 5.8516, the exchange rate registered a net change of -31.12% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 8.6115 was down 4.01% compared to the 2021 peak of 8.9710, 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 43,057 GMD
2021 Average 43,501 GMD
Yearly Trough Low 20,658 GMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 22,399.05 GMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

8.9178
3.8460
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GHS to GMD 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 7.5180, compared to 5.4742 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 2.0439 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 7.5180
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5.4742

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was December, with a trading range of 3.0281 GMD (High: 7.4252 / Low: 4.3971). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1663 GMD (High: 7.2617 / Low: 7.0955).

December Spread (Volatile) ±3.0281
April Spread (Stable) ±0.1663

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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.7848 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.7848

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2022: 8.4952) against the same month in 2021 (average: 8.8265), the exchange rate shifted by -0.3313 (-3.75%).

2022 Avg (January) 8.4952
2021 Avg (January) 8.8265

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 8.6115 8.3492 8.4952
February 8.4063 7.8382 8.1642
March 7.7781 7.1028 7.4122
April 7.2617 7.0955 7.1538
May 7.2625 6.9293 7.0593
June 6.9423 6.7042 6.8236
July 6.7463 6.3606 6.6314
August 6.4044 5.4163 5.8465
September 5.5191 5.3014 5.4232
October 5.3885 4.1317 4.8235
November 4.4473 4.2128 4.2686
December 7.4252 4.3971 5.8516