YEARLY HIGH
57.4631 SDG
YEARLY LOW
50.8079 SDG
YEARLY AVERAGE
54.4724 SDG

2026 GHS to SDG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the GHS to SDG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 57.4631. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 5, dropping to 50.8079.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 6.6552 SDG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 55.8624 to the December average rate of 52.1947, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.57% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 57.4631 was down 2.39% compared to the 2025 peak of 58.8725, 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 287,316 SDG
2025 Average 243,785 SDG
Yearly Trough Low 254,039 SDG
Transaction Impact: A difference of 33,276.12 SDG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

56.2291
51.8279
JanuMarcMayJuly

GHS to SDG 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 54.8520, compared to 52.1947 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 2.6573 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 54.8520
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 52.1947

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was June, with a trading range of 5.2942 SDG (High: 56.1021 / Low: 50.8079). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.8094 SDG (High: 54.7143 / Low: 53.9048).

June Spread (Volatile) ±5.2942
April Spread (Stable) ±0.8094

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 2.9066 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.9066

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 55.8624) against the same month in 2025 (average: 40.2413), the exchange rate shifted by +15.6211 (+38.82%).

2026 Avg (January) 55.8624
2025 Avg (January) 40.2413

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 57.4631 54.9566 55.8624
February 56.5943 54.5688 55.0368
March 56.4891 54.6342 55.3573
April 54.7143 53.9048 54.4041
May 56.1021 53.6161 55.6790
June 56.1021 50.8079 52.7724
July 53.0456 51.4952 52.1947