YEARLY HIGH
85.9797 KPW
YEARLY LOW
76.1484 KPW
YEARLY AVERAGE
81.0162 KPW

2026 GHS to KPW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the GHS to KPW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 85.9797. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 5, dropping to 76.1484.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 9.8313 KPW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 83.5891 to the December average rate of 77.0222, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.86% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 85.9797 was down 2.56% compared to the 2025 peak of 88.2353, 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 429,899 KPW
2025 Average 365,140 KPW
Yearly Trough Low 380,742 KPW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 49,156.72 KPW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

84.2458
76.3655
JanuMarcMayJuly

GHS to KPW 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 82.1467, compared to 77.6245 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 4.5222 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 82.1467
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 77.6245

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was June, with a trading range of 7.9347 KPW (High: 84.0831 / Low: 76.1484). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3655 KPW (High: 77.2189 / Low: 76.8534).

June Spread (Volatile) ±7.9347
August Spread (Stable) ±0.3655

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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 4.3582 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -4.3582

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 83.5891) against the same month in 2025 (average: 60.2532), the exchange rate shifted by +23.3358 (+38.73%).

2026 Avg (January) 83.5891
2025 Avg (January) 60.2532

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 85.9797 82.2293 83.5891
February 84.6797 81.6491 82.3493
March 84.5224 81.8149 82.8865
April 81.9348 80.7899 81.4896
May 84.0831 80.3571 83.4621
June 84.0831 76.1484 79.1039
July 79.5021 77.1785 78.2268
August 77.2189 76.8534 77.0222