YEARLY HIGH
0.0952 GHS
YEARLY LOW
0.0407 GHS
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0588 GHS

2022 LRD to GHS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the LRD to GHS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 28, valuing the pair at 0.0952. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 26, dropping to 0.0407.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0545 GHS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0416 to the December average rate of 0.0722, the exchange rate registered a net change of 73.45% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 0.0952 was up 118.51% compared to the 2021 peak of 0.0436, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 476 GHS
2021 Average 179 GHS
Yearly Trough Low 204 GHS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 272.66 GHS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

0.0983
0.0365
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LRD 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 0.0472, compared to 0.0704 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0233 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0472
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0704

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was December, with a trading range of 0.0375 GHS (High: 0.0916 / Low: 0.0540). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0012 GHS (High: 0.0500 / Low: 0.0488).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0375
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0012

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 10 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0210 points.

Longest Streak 10 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0210

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2022: 0.0931) against the same month in 2021 (average: 0.0423), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0508 (+120.24%).

2022 Avg (November) 0.0931
2021 Avg (November) 0.0423

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0425 0.0407 0.0416
February 0.0441 0.0413 0.0424
March 0.0495 0.0442 0.0470
April 0.0500 0.0488 0.0495
May 0.0515 0.0494 0.0504
June 0.0529 0.0513 0.0521
July 0.0554 0.0526 0.0534
August 0.0654 0.0550 0.0607
September 0.0679 0.0646 0.0657
October 0.0915 0.0671 0.0774
November 0.0952 0.0891 0.0931
December 0.0916 0.0540 0.0722