2026 GHS to WST Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.2690 WST

YEARLY LOW

0.2322 WST

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.2472 WST

2026 GHS to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the GHS to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 0.2690. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 5, dropping to 0.2322.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0368 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2577 to the December average rate of 0.2361, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.36% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 0.2690 was down 2.00% compared to the 2025 peak of 0.2745, 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 1,345 WST

2025 Average 1,134 WST

Yearly Trough Low 1,161 WST

Transaction Impact: A difference of 184.17 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

0.2598

0.2340

JanuMarcMayJuly

GHS to WST 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 0.2505, compared to 0.2374 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0131 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2505

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2374

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was June, with a trading range of 0.0242 WST (High: 0.2564 / Low: 0.2322). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0011 WST (High: 0.2365 / Low: 0.2354).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0242

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0011

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 0.0133 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0133

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 0.2577) against the same month in 2025 (average: 0.1875), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0702 (+37.45%).

2026 Avg (January) 0.2577

2025 Avg (January) 0.1875

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.2690	0.2529	0.2577
February	0.2565	0.2475	0.2500
March	0.2560	0.2495	0.2513
April	0.2498	0.2463	0.2485
May	0.2564	0.2450	0.2545
June	0.2564	0.2322	0.2412
July	0.2424	0.2359	0.2387
August	0.2365	0.2354	0.2361