YEARLY HIGH
2.4280 SCR
YEARLY LOW
0.8914 SCR
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.6111 SCR

2022 GHS to SCR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the GHS to SCR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 6, valuing the pair at 2.4280. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 24, dropping to 0.8914.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.5366 SCR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.2164 to the December average rate of 1.2596, the exchange rate registered a net change of -43.17% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 2.4280 was down 35.00% compared to the 2021 peak of 3.7352, 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 12,140 SCR
2021 Average 13,675 SCR
Yearly Trough Low 4,457 SCR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 7,682.81 SCR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

2.3446
0.8064
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GHS to SCR 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 1.9363, compared to 1.2858 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.6505 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.9363
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.2858

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was December, with a trading range of 0.7615 SCR (High: 1.6928 / Low: 0.9313). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0759 SCR (High: 0.9673 / Low: 0.8914).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.7615
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0759

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 0.2041 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2041

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2022: 2.2164) against the same month in 2021 (average: 3.6270), the exchange rate shifted by -1.4106 (-38.89%).

2022 Avg (January) 2.2164
2021 Avg (January) 3.6270

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.4280 2.0936 2.2164
February 2.2726 1.9827 2.1044
March 2.1113 1.9033 1.9960
April 1.9351 1.7293 1.8864
May 1.8665 1.6414 1.7230
June 1.8373 1.6112 1.6919
July 1.7611 1.5410 1.6272
August 1.5805 1.2849 1.4271
September 1.4269 1.2493 1.3275
October 1.3080 0.9287 1.1388
November 0.9673 0.8914 0.9346
December 1.6928 0.9313 1.2596