YEARLY HIGH
48.0101 LKR
YEARLY LOW
25.1426 LKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
37.0031 LKR

2022 GHS to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the GHS to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 12, valuing the pair at 48.0101. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 14, dropping to 25.1426.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 22.8675 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 32.5853 to the December average rate of 34.5721, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.10% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 48.0101 was up 37.46% compared to the 2021 peak of 34.9265, 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 240,050 LKR
2021 Average 167,514 LKR
Yearly Trough Low 125,713 LKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 114,337.44 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

48.9135
23.4761
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GHS to LKR 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 39.0204, compared to 34.9858 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 4.0346 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 39.0204
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 34.9858

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was December, with a trading range of 18.0503 LKR (High: 44.1751 / Low: 26.1248). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.9499 LKR (High: 32.9954 / Low: 32.0455).

December Spread (Volatile) ±18.0503
January Spread (Stable) ±0.9499

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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 5.5216 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -5.5216

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2022: 46.7937) against the same month in 2021 (average: 34.1815), the exchange rate shifted by +12.6122 (+36.90%).

2022 Avg (May) 46.7937
2021 Avg (May) 34.1815

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 32.9954 32.0455 32.5853
February 32.0928 29.7069 31.1149
March 39.3990 28.5292 35.2864
April 47.1927 39.3441 42.9702
May 48.0101 45.6564 46.7937
June 46.2330 43.9203 45.3717
July 45.2794 42.3216 44.0863
August 42.5543 35.2570 38.8120
September 36.5371 34.5708 35.7308
October 34.9915 26.0650 31.1174
November 26.7840 25.1426 25.5958
December 44.1751 26.1248 34.5721