YEARLY HIGH
0.0257 GHS
YEARLY LOW
0.0141 GHS
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0178 GHS

2022 SDG to GHS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the SDG to GHS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 28, valuing the pair at 0.0257. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 0.0141.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0117 GHS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0142 to the December average rate of 0.0195, the exchange rate registered a net change of 37.55% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 0.0257 was down 75.91% compared to the 2021 peak of 0.1068, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 129 GHS
2021 Average 137 GHS
Yearly Trough Low 70 GHS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 58.36 GHS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

0.0263
0.0131
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SDG 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 0.0160, compared to 0.0196 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0036 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0160
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0196

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was December, with a trading range of 0.0102 GHS (High: 0.0248 / Low: 0.0146). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 GHS (High: 0.0143 / Low: 0.0141).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0102
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0057 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0057

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2022: 0.0252) against the same month in 2021 (average: 0.0144), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0108 (+74.92%).

2022 Avg (November) 0.0252
2021 Avg (November) 0.0144

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0143 0.0141 0.0142
February 0.0153 0.0143 0.0147
March 0.0169 0.0153 0.0162
April 0.0170 0.0166 0.0169
May 0.0173 0.0165 0.0169
June 0.0177 0.0171 0.0174
July 0.0188 0.0176 0.0179
August 0.0189 0.0151 0.0168
September 0.0181 0.0172 0.0175
October 0.0246 0.0180 0.0208
November 0.0257 0.0241 0.0252
December 0.0248 0.0146 0.0195