2026 GHS to LSL Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.5804 LSL

YEARLY LOW

1.3773 LSL

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.4772 LSL

2026 GHS to LSL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the GHS to LSL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 1.5804. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 6, dropping to 1.3773.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2031 LSL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.5158 to the December average rate of 1.4129, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.79% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 1.5804 was down 9.89% compared to the 2025 peak of 1.7537, 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 7,902 LSL

2025 Average 7,226 LSL

Yearly Trough Low 6,886 LSL

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,015.61 LSL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

1.5534

1.4002

JanuMarcMayJuly

GHS to LSL 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 1.4960, compared to 1.4207 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0753 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.4960

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.4207

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was June, with a trading range of 0.1402 LSL (High: 1.5175 / Low: 1.3773). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0059 LSL (High: 1.4151 / Low: 1.4092).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.1402

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0059

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 0.0790 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0790

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 1.5158) against the same month in 2025 (average: 1.2555), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2603 (+20.73%).

2026 Avg (January) 1.5158

2025 Avg (January) 1.2555

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.5804	1.4426	1.5158
February	1.4948	1.4444	1.4640
March	1.5672	1.4920	1.5406
April	1.5436	1.4794	1.5004
May	1.5292	1.4875	1.5171
June	1.5175	1.3773	1.4381
July	1.4473	1.4140	1.4284
August	1.4151	1.4092	1.4129