YEARLY HIGH
4.1530 GHS
YEARLY LOW
1.7382 GHS
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.5525 GHS

2022 PGK to GHS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the PGK to GHS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 28, valuing the pair at 4.1530. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 1.7382.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.4149 GHS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.7643 to the December average rate of 3.1561, the exchange rate registered a net change of 78.88% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 4.1530 was up 136.11% compared to the 2021 peak of 1.7590, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 20,765 GHS
2021 Average 8,394 GHS
Yearly Trough Low 8,691 GHS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 12,074.33 GHS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

4.3023
1.5336
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PGK 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 2.0346, compared to 3.0704 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.0357 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.0346
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.0704

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was December, with a trading range of 1.6336 GHS (High: 4.0013 / Low: 2.3677). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0470 GHS (High: 2.1634 / Low: 2.1165).

December Spread (Volatile) ±1.6336
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0470

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 0.9155 points.

Longest Streak 10 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.9155

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2022: 4.0716) against the same month in 2021 (average: 1.7374), the exchange rate shifted by +2.3341 (+134.34%).

2022 Avg (November) 4.0716
2021 Avg (November) 1.7374

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.7949 1.7382 1.7643
February 1.9346 1.7964 1.8495
March 2.1544 1.9412 2.0523
April 2.1634 2.1165 2.1414
May 2.2111 2.1076 2.1675
June 2.2612 2.2018 2.2326
July 2.4059 2.2528 2.2983
August 2.8577 2.4048 2.6475
September 2.9688 2.8263 2.8708
October 3.9915 2.9269 3.3779
November 4.1530 3.8677 4.0716
December 4.0013 2.3677 3.1561