YEARLY HIGH
3.8070 GHS
YEARLY LOW
1.5415 GHS
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.3435 GHS

2022 PEN to GHS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the PEN to GHS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 18, valuing the pair at 3.8070. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 1.5415.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.2655 GHS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.5970 to the December average rate of 2.9069, the exchange rate registered a net change of 82.03% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 3.8070 was up 134.13% compared to the 2021 peak of 1.6260, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 19,035 GHS
2021 Average 7,641 GHS
Yearly Trough Low 7,708 GHS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 11,327.38 GHS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

3.9111
1.3866
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PEN 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 1.9030, compared to 2.7839 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.8809 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.9030
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.7839

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was December, with a trading range of 1.5187 GHS (High: 3.6895 / Low: 2.1708). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0513 GHS (High: 2.1421 / Low: 2.0908).

December Spread (Volatile) ±1.5187
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0513

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.7938 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.7938

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2022: 3.7007) against the same month in 2021 (average: 1.5235), the exchange rate shifted by +2.1772 (+142.91%).

2022 Avg (November) 3.7007
2021 Avg (November) 1.5235

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.6394 1.5415 1.5970
February 1.7899 1.6331 1.7175
March 2.0299 1.8018 1.9322
April 2.0610 1.9633 2.0177
May 2.1255 1.9525 2.0373
June 2.1421 2.0908 2.1164
July 2.1598 2.0412 2.0926
August 2.6333 2.1622 2.4100
September 2.6320 2.5612 2.6002
October 3.5213 2.6041 2.9931
November 3.8070 3.4484 3.7007
December 3.6895 2.1708 2.9069