YEARLY HIGH
1.7786 GHS
YEARLY LOW
0.7598 GHS
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.1043 GHS

2022 SBD to GHS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the SBD to GHS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 28, valuing the pair at 1.7786. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 0.7598.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.0188 GHS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7698 to the December average rate of 1.3534, the exchange rate registered a net change of 75.81% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 1.7786 was up 131.92% compared to the 2021 peak of 0.7669, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 8,893 GHS
2021 Average 3,692 GHS
Yearly Trough Low 3,799 GHS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,093.75 GHS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

1.8393
0.6725
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SBD 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 0.8887, compared to 1.3200 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.4313 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.8887
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.3200

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was December, with a trading range of 0.7070 GHS (High: 1.7153 / Low: 1.0083). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0210 GHS (High: 0.7809 / Low: 0.7598).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.7070
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0210

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 0.3887 points.

Longest Streak 10 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3887

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2022: 1.7420) against the same month in 2021 (average: 0.7614), the exchange rate shifted by +0.9806 (+128.79%).

2022 Avg (November) 1.7420
2021 Avg (November) 0.7614

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.7809 0.7598 0.7698
February 0.8415 0.7784 0.8049
March 0.9436 0.8440 0.8981
April 0.9513 0.9296 0.9408
May 0.9628 0.9244 0.9433
June 0.9887 0.9609 0.9753
July 1.0341 0.9838 0.9996
August 1.2203 1.0323 1.1330
September 1.2822 1.2132 1.2353
October 1.7126 1.2660 1.4565
November 1.7786 1.6641 1.7420
December 1.7153 1.0083 1.3534