2022 GHS to MWK Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2022.
2022 GHS to MWK Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022
During 2022, the GHS to MWK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 7, valuing the pair at 132.6034. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 28, dropping to 70.2384.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 62.3650 MWK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 131.2947 to the December average rate of 96.6691, the exchange rate registered a net change of -26.37% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 132.6034 was down 4.21% compared to the 2021 peak of 138.4320, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 GHS based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.
GHS to MWK Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 117.6827, compared to 98.8065 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 18.8762 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2022 was December, with a trading range of 50.7865 MWK (High: 123.3783 / Low: 72.5918). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.4012 MWK (High: 108.9933 / Low: 106.5921).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween May and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 15.7860 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2022: 131.2947) against the same month in 2021 (average: 132.0776), the exchange rate shifted by -0.7829 (-0.59%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 132.6034 | 129.6032 | 131.2947 |
| February | 129.5005 | 118.1618 | 123.8804 |
| March | 118.9227 | 107.5827 | 112.3526 |
| April | 108.9933 | 106.5921 | 108.0606 |
| May | 109.2894 | 104.2616 | 106.8318 |
| June | 129.9214 | 103.7765 | 123.6758 |
| July | 127.8254 | 120.5299 | 125.8088 |
| August | 120.9113 | 101.8933 | 110.2427 |
| September | 103.0702 | 98.1818 | 101.3091 |
| October | 99.5206 | 73.1180 | 87.2975 |
| November | 74.9240 | 70.2384 | 71.5114 |
| December | 123.3783 | 72.5918 | 96.6691 |