YEARLY HIGH
0.0955 IMP
YEARLY LOW
0.0631 IMP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0784 IMP

2026 GHS to IMP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the GHS to IMP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 0.0955. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 5, dropping to 0.0631.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0324 IMP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0929 to the December average rate of 0.0636, the exchange rate registered a net change of -31.48% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 0.0955 was down 2.56% compared to the 2025 peak of 0.0980, 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 478 IMP
2025 Average 406 IMP
Yearly Trough Low 316 IMP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 162.02 IMP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

0.0958
0.0607
JanuMarcMayJuly

GHS to IMP 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 0.0831, compared to 0.0643 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0188 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0831
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0643

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was April, with a trading range of 0.0246 IMP (High: 0.0910 / Low: 0.0665). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 IMP (High: 0.0636 / Low: 0.0636).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0246
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0183 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0183

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 0.0929) against the same month in 2025 (average: 0.0669), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0259 (+38.73%).

2026 Avg (January) 0.0929
2025 Avg (January) 0.0669

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0955 0.0914 0.0929
February 0.0941 0.0907 0.0915
March 0.0939 0.0909 0.0921
April 0.0910 0.0665 0.0872
May 0.0696 0.0658 0.0689
June 0.0695 0.0631 0.0660
July 0.0666 0.0639 0.0650
August 0.0636 0.0636 0.0636