YEARLY HIGH
645.3288 MGA
YEARLY LOW
295.6696 MGA
YEARLY AVERAGE
485.8575 MGA

2022 GHS to MGA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the GHS to MGA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 645.3288. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 14, dropping to 295.6696.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 349.6592 MGA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 640.2634 to the December average rate of 417.6105, the exchange rate registered a net change of -34.78% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 645.3288 was down 3.17% compared to the 2021 peak of 666.4456, 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 3,226,644 MGA
2021 Average 3,252,730 MGA
Yearly Trough Low 1,478,348 MGA
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,748,296.03 MGA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

674.2259
266.6763
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GHS to MGA 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 563.2776, compared to 408.4373 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 154.8404 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 563.2776
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 408.4373

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was December, with a trading range of 227.1786 MGA (High: 536.7031 / Low: 309.5245). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 9.3787 MGA (High: 537.2082 / Low: 527.8295).

December Spread (Volatile) ±227.1786
April Spread (Stable) ±9.3787

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2022. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 60.8346 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -60.8346

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2022: 640.2634) against the same month in 2021 (average: 650.5377), the exchange rate shifted by -10.2743 (-1.58%).

2022 Avg (January) 640.2634
2021 Avg (January) 650.5377

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 645.3288 633.5287 640.2634
February 633.2115 586.0294 612.8196
March 584.7194 531.2438 556.9095
April 537.2082 527.8295 533.3440
May 537.8688 513.8264 525.4056
June 517.2518 503.0168 510.9238
July 518.2077 492.1638 508.2425
August 494.5091 414.0704 449.2310
September 420.6448 401.6268 413.4277
October 411.6335 303.2028 361.4733
November 312.2598 295.6696 300.6387
December 536.7031 309.5245 417.6105