2026 GHS to LRD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

17.2303 LRD

YEARLY LOW

15.4440 LRD

YEARLY AVERAGE

16.4509 LRD

2026 GHS to LRD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the GHS to LRD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 1, valuing the pair at 17.2303. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 8, dropping to 15.4440.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.7862 LRD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 16.8764 to the December average rate of 15.4686, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.34% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 17.2303 was down 11.86% compared to the 2025 peak of 19.5490, 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 86,151 LRD

2025 Average 78,232 LRD

Yearly Trough Low 77,220 LRD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 8,931.09 LRD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

17.1355

15.3170

JanuMarcMayJuly

GHS to LRD 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 16.7297, compared to 15.6145 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.1152 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 16.7297

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 15.6145

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was June, with a trading range of 1.6718 LRD (High: 17.1158 / Low: 15.4440). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0411 LRD (High: 15.4945 / Low: 15.4534).

June Spread (Volatile) ±1.6718

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0411

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 0.9661 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.9661

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2026: 16.8741) against the same month in 2025 (average: 12.8680), the exchange rate shifted by +4.0061 (+31.13%).

2026 Avg (March) 16.8741

2025 Avg (March) 12.8680

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	17.0752	16.6522	16.8764
February	17.2288	16.6768	16.9675
March	17.2303	16.7042	16.8741
April	16.7362	16.5002	16.6581
May	17.1092	16.4174	16.9840
June	17.1158	15.4440	16.0179
July	16.0417	15.4908	15.7603
August	15.4945	15.4534	15.4686