YEARLY HIGH
0.1626 USD
YEARLY LOW
0.0684 USD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1184 USD

2022 GHS to USD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the GHS to USD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 0.1626. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 28, dropping to 0.0684.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0942 USD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1609 to the December average rate of 0.0943, the exchange rate registered a net change of -41.38% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 0.1626 was down 6.89% compared to the 2021 peak of 0.1746, 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 813 USD
2021 Average 845 USD
Yearly Trough Low 342 USD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 471.17 USD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

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0.0607
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GHS to USD 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 0.1404, compared to 0.0964 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0440 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1404
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0964

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was December, with a trading range of 0.0489 USD (High: 0.1198 / Low: 0.0709). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0028 USD (High: 0.1342 / Low: 0.1314).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0489
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0028

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 0.0154 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0154

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2022: 0.1609) against the same month in 2021 (average: 0.1708), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0100 (-5.83%).

2022 Avg (January) 0.1609
2021 Avg (January) 0.1708

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1626 0.1587 0.1609
February 0.1585 0.1471 0.1537
March 0.1466 0.1320 0.1385
April 0.1342 0.1314 0.1326
May 0.1342 0.1280 0.1308
June 0.1282 0.1239 0.1262
July 0.1248 0.1180 0.1227
August 0.1180 0.0994 0.1076
September 0.1005 0.0957 0.0989
October 0.0969 0.0712 0.0852
November 0.0730 0.0684 0.0698
December 0.1198 0.0709 0.0943