2022 GHS to XAF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2022.
2022 GHS to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022
During 2022, the GHS to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 94.3468. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 28, dropping to 43.3573.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 50.9895 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 93.2155 to the December average rate of 58.3375, the exchange rate registered a net change of -37.42% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 94.3468 was down 2.63% compared to the 2021 peak of 96.8935, 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 XAF 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 84.0999, compared to 62.3594 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 21.7405 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2022 was December, with a trading range of 30.1886 XAF (High: 74.1739 / Low: 43.9853). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.6115 XAF (High: 79.2018 / Low: 77.5903).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsNo 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 12.0880 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2022: 93.2155) against the same month in 2021 (average: 92.1111), the exchange rate shifted by +1.1043 (+1.20%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 94.3468 | 91.7329 | 93.2155 |
| February | 92.2027 | 85.5635 | 88.8770 |
| March | 86.3941 | 78.1006 | 82.5534 |
| April | 83.1412 | 78.7791 | 80.4666 |
| May | 84.1143 | 78.0462 | 81.1738 |
| June | 79.2018 | 77.5903 | 78.3132 |
| July | 80.7893 | 75.7970 | 78.9478 |
| August | 75.4477 | 64.9556 | 69.7070 |
| September | 66.9689 | 64.0390 | 65.4691 |
| October | 64.4528 | 46.6105 | 56.8915 |
| November | 49.0919 | 43.3573 | 44.8035 |
| December | 74.1739 | 43.9853 | 58.3375 |