YEARLY HIGH
0.0142 GHS
YEARLY LOW
0.0075 GHS
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0096 GHS

2022 MWK to GHS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the MWK to GHS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 28, valuing the pair at 0.0142. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 7, dropping to 0.0075.

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 0.0076 to the December average rate of 0.0109, the exchange rate registered a net change of 42.50% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 0.0142 was up 86.96% compared to the 2021 peak of 0.0076, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 71 GHS
2021 Average 37 GHS
Yearly Trough Low 38 GHS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 33.48 GHS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

0.0146
0.0070
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MWK 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 0.0086, compared to 0.0106 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0020 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0086
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0106

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was December, with a trading range of 0.0057 GHS (High: 0.0138 / Low: 0.0081). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 GHS (High: 0.0077 / Low: 0.0075).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0057
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0031 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0031

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2022: 0.0140) against the same month in 2021 (average: 0.0075), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0065 (+86.38%).

2022 Avg (November) 0.0140
2021 Avg (November) 0.0075

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0077 0.0075 0.0076
February 0.0085 0.0077 0.0081
March 0.0093 0.0084 0.0089
April 0.0094 0.0092 0.0093
May 0.0096 0.0092 0.0094
June 0.0096 0.0077 0.0081
July 0.0083 0.0078 0.0080
August 0.0098 0.0083 0.0091
September 0.0102 0.0097 0.0099
October 0.0137 0.0100 0.0116
November 0.0142 0.0133 0.0140
December 0.0138 0.0081 0.0109