YEARLY HIGH
8551.2265 LBP
YEARLY LOW
7579.3483 LBP
YEARLY AVERAGE
8055.4946 LBP

2026 GHS to LBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the GHS to LBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 8551.2265. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 6, dropping to 7579.3483.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 971.8782 LBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 8309.4082 to the December average rate of 7654.6937, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.88% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 8551.2265 was down 3.12% compared to the 2025 peak of 8826.8035, 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 42,756,132 LBP
2025 Average 36,337,897 LBP
Yearly Trough Low 37,896,741 LBP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,859,390.96 LBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

8374.8796
7589.2223
JanuMarcMayJuly

GHS to LBP 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 8167.8773, compared to 7718.3465 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 449.5308 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 8167.8773
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 7718.3465

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was June, with a trading range of 774.7889 LBP (High: 8354.1372 / Low: 7579.3483). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 20.9117 LBP (High: 7660.5590 / Low: 7639.6474).

June Spread (Volatile) ±774.7889
August Spread (Stable) ±20.9117

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 432.5820 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -432.5820

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 8309.4082) against the same month in 2025 (average: 5997.6037), the exchange rate shifted by +2311.8044 (+38.55%).

2026 Avg (January) 8309.4082
2025 Avg (January) 5997.6037

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 8551.2265 7950.4807 8309.4082
February 8400.6678 7945.2094 8166.6650
March 8399.0686 8152.2444 8245.5605
April 8147.3966 8063.2667 8108.6845
May 8371.0020 7995.5357 8304.7637
June 8354.1372 7579.3483 7872.1818
July 7907.3608 7662.3672 7781.9992
August 7660.5590 7639.6474 7654.6937