YEARLY HIGH
0.0647 GHS
YEARLY LOW
0.0580 GHS
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0609 GHS

2026 LRD to GHS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the LRD to GHS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 8, valuing the pair at 0.0647. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 1, dropping to 0.0580.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0067 GHS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0593 to the December average rate of 0.0646, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.10% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 0.0647 was down 18.95% compared to the 2025 peak of 0.0799, 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 324 GHS
2025 Average 328 GHS
Yearly Trough Low 290 GHS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 33.56 GHS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

0.0652
0.0583
JanuMarcMayJuly

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 0.0598, compared to 0.0641 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0042 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0598
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0641

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was June, with a trading range of 0.0063 GHS (High: 0.0647 / Low: 0.0584). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 GHS (High: 0.0647 / Low: 0.0645).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0063
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

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 0.0011 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0011

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2026: 0.0625) against the same month in 2025 (average: 0.0515), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0110 (+21.27%).

2026 Avg (June) 0.0625
2025 Avg (June) 0.0515

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0601 0.0586 0.0593
February 0.0600 0.0580 0.0589
March 0.0599 0.0580 0.0593
April 0.0606 0.0598 0.0600
May 0.0609 0.0584 0.0589
June 0.0647 0.0584 0.0625
July 0.0646 0.0623 0.0635
August 0.0647 0.0645 0.0646