YEARLY HIGH
0.0356 GHS
YEARLY LOW
0.0322 GHS
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0345 GHS

2026 LKR to GHS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the LKR to GHS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 21, valuing the pair at 0.0356. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 27, dropping to 0.0322.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0034 GHS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0348 to the December average rate of 0.0348, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.11% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 0.0356 was down 32.21% compared to the 2025 peak of 0.0526, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 LKR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 178 GHS
2025 Average 211 GHS
Yearly Trough Low 161 GHS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 16.97 GHS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

0.0356
0.0326
JanuMarcMayJuly

LKR to GHS 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 0.0345, compared to 0.0346 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0001 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0345
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0346

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was June, with a trading range of 0.0030 GHS (High: 0.0354 / Low: 0.0324). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 GHS (High: 0.0349 / Low: 0.0348).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0030
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0021 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0021

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2026: 0.0354) against the same month in 2025 (average: 0.0521), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0168 (-32.18%).

2026 Avg (February) 0.0354
2025 Avg (February) 0.0521

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0354 0.0338 0.0348
February 0.0356 0.0345 0.0354
March 0.0351 0.0345 0.0348
April 0.0350 0.0348 0.0349
May 0.0350 0.0322 0.0328
June 0.0354 0.0324 0.0340
July 0.0348 0.0337 0.0343
August 0.0349 0.0348 0.0348