YEARLY HIGH
126222.7080 IRR
YEARLY LOW
3818.0945 IRR
YEARLY AVERAGE
90783.5088 IRR

2026 GHS to IRR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the GHS to IRR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 30, valuing the pair at 126222.7080. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 1, dropping to 3818.0945.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 122404.6136 IRR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3908.4537 to the December average rate of 117557.8221, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2907.78% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 126222.7080 was up 2957.22% compared to the 2025 peak of 4128.6765, 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 631,113,540 IRR
2025 Average 17,085,660 IRR
Yearly Trough Low 19,090,472 IRR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 612,023,067.87 IRR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

136314.8356
-8191.3432
JanuMarcMayJuly

GHS to IRR 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 81583.6151, compared to 118383.1899 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 36799.5748 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 81583.6151
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 118383.1899

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was March, with a trading range of 118759.3696 IRR (High: 122711.8245 / Low: 3952.4548). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 141.7180 IRR (High: 3959.8125 / Low: 3818.0945).

March Spread (Volatile) ±118759.3696
February Spread (Stable) ±141.7180

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 3552.9153 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -3552.9153

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2026: 124272.6540) against the same month in 2025 (average: 3153.8995), the exchange rate shifted by +121118.7546 (+3840.29%).

2026 Avg (May) 124272.6540
2025 Avg (May) 3153.8995

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4017.8326 3845.2261 3908.4537
February 3959.8125 3818.0945 3850.8384
March 122711.8245 3952.4548 117420.8578
April 120095.9949 118087.9713 119329.1479
May 126222.7080 117321.4286 124272.6540
June 126222.7080 115217.3989 120719.7387
July 121508.4872 114497.7592 119208.5576
August 117984.0006 117047.1864 117557.8221