YEARLY HIGH
2078.0836 LAK
YEARLY LOW
1166.2657 LAK
YEARLY AVERAGE
1633.3103 LAK

2022 GHS to LAK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the GHS to LAK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 17, valuing the pair at 2078.0836. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 28, dropping to 1166.2657.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 911.8179 LAK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1814.6352 to the December average rate of 1634.2265, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.94% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 2078.0836 was up 7.42% compared to the 2021 peak of 1934.4533, 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 10,390,418 LAK
2021 Average 8,222,825 LAK
Yearly Trough Low 5,831,328 LAK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,559,089.61 LAK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

1907.4848
1133.0527
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GHS to LAK 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 1712.2700, compared to 1554.3507 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 157.9193 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1712.2700
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1554.3507

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was December, with a trading range of 849.9537 LAK (High: 2078.0836 / Low: 1228.1298). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 33.3049 LAK (High: 1829.8217 / Low: 1796.5168).

December Spread (Volatile) ±849.9537
January Spread (Stable) ±33.3049

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 239.6961 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -239.6961

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2022: 1634.2265) against the same month in 2021 (average: 1804.3000), the exchange rate shifted by -170.0734 (-9.43%).

2022 Avg (December) 1634.2265
2021 Avg (December) 1804.3000

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1829.8217 1796.5168 1814.6352
February 1798.8130 1674.2647 1751.5570
March 1676.9250 1534.4005 1597.8986
April 1601.4545 1560.5521 1580.3930
May 1757.5415 1629.9439 1694.9268
June 1901.3982 1707.9508 1834.2094
July 1877.9200 1757.7280 1842.9488
August 1782.6720 1530.8962 1641.0756
September 1610.8223 1537.2208 1572.9798
October 1605.4801 1202.5746 1437.2848
November 1272.9288 1166.2657 1197.5887
December 2078.0836 1228.1298 1634.2265