YEARLY HIGH
25.1719 JMD
YEARLY LOW
10.5444 JMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
18.1951 JMD

2022 GHS to JMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the GHS to JMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 26, valuing the pair at 25.1719. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 28, dropping to 10.5444.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 14.6275 JMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 24.9290 to the December average rate of 14.4438, the exchange rate registered a net change of -42.06% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 25.1719 was down 5.57% compared to the 2021 peak of 26.6553, 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 125,860 JMD
2021 Average 127,168 JMD
Yearly Trough Low 52,722 JMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 73,137.74 JMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

26.3493
9.3056
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GHS to JMD 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 21.7035, compared to 14.6867 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 7.0168 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 21.7035
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 14.6867

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was December, with a trading range of 7.5412 JMD (High: 18.4514 / Low: 10.9102). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3755 JMD (High: 20.7026 / Low: 20.3272).

December Spread (Volatile) ±7.5412
April Spread (Stable) ±0.3755

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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 2.7636 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.7636

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2022: 24.9290) against the same month in 2021 (average: 24.6330), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2960 (+1.20%).

2022 Avg (January) 24.9290
2021 Avg (January) 24.6330

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 25.1719 24.7317 24.9290
February 24.7202 22.8244 24.0302
March 22.7187 20.2292 21.2666
April 20.7026 20.3272 20.4993
May 20.6717 19.6740 20.2364
June 19.7346 18.6763 19.2593
July 18.7903 18.1063 18.6052
August 18.0766 14.9588 16.3347
September 15.1204 14.5595 14.9883
October 14.7535 10.8648 13.0223
November 11.1934 10.5444 10.7259
December 18.4514 10.9102 14.4438