YEARLY HIGH
7.1016 MUR
YEARLY LOW
3.0021 MUR
YEARLY AVERAGE
5.2338 MUR

2022 GHS to MUR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the GHS to MUR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 11, valuing the pair at 7.1016. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 21, dropping to 3.0021.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.0995 MUR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 7.0244 to the December average rate of 4.1391, the exchange rate registered a net change of -41.08% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 7.1016 was down 3.53% compared to the 2021 peak of 7.3612, 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 35,508 MUR
2021 Average 35,108 MUR
Yearly Trough Low 15,011 MUR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 20,497.45 MUR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

7.4196
2.6768
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GHS to MUR 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 6.1527, compared to 4.3149 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.8378 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 6.1527
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.3149

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was December, with a trading range of 2.2054 MUR (High: 5.3011 / Low: 3.0957). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1974 MUR (High: 5.6839 / Low: 5.4864).

December Spread (Volatile) ±2.2054
June Spread (Stable) ±0.1974

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 0.7419 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.7419

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2022: 7.0244) against the same month in 2021 (average: 6.7518), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2726 (+4.04%).

2022 Avg (January) 7.0244
2021 Avg (January) 6.7518

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 7.1016 6.8464 7.0244
February 6.9247 6.4415 6.7228
March 6.4443 5.8921 6.1405
April 6.0805 5.6445 5.7839
May 5.7694 5.5156 5.6465
June 5.6839 5.4864 5.5983
July 5.7111 5.3125 5.5601
August 5.3730 4.4039 4.8610
September 4.5761 4.3406 4.4434
October 4.4242 3.1283 3.8139
November 3.2547 3.0021 3.0721
December 5.3011 3.0957 4.1391