YEARLY HIGH
3448.6457 STD
YEARLY LOW
1560.4308 STD
YEARLY AVERAGE
2610.3855 STD

2022 GHS to STD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the GHS to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 11, valuing the pair at 3448.6457. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 28, dropping to 1560.4308.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1888.2149 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3402.6275 to the December average rate of 2152.6740, the exchange rate registered a net change of -36.73% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 3448.6457 was down 4.68% compared to the 2021 peak of 3617.8735, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 17,243,228 STD
2021 Average 17,498,601 STD
Yearly Trough Low 7,802,154 STD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 9,441,074.53 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

3583.5334
1412.6625
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GHS to STD 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 3044.0021, compared to 2176.7689 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 867.2332 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3044.0021
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2176.7689

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was December, with a trading range of 1115.6005 STD (High: 2734.3096 / Low: 1618.7091). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 53.3720 STD (High: 2897.7772 / Low: 2844.4053).

December Spread (Volatile) ±1115.6005
April Spread (Stable) ±53.3720

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2022. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 357.7537 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -357.7537

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2022: 3402.6275) against the same month in 2021 (average: 3494.8654), the exchange rate shifted by -92.2379 (-2.64%).

2022 Avg (January) 3402.6275
2021 Avg (January) 3494.8654

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3448.6457 3350.5779 3402.6275
February 3344.8794 3109.7339 3249.5111
March 3135.0319 2831.4068 2964.3634
April 2897.7772 2844.4053 2868.2727
May 2964.4258 2845.5271 2913.8714
June 2947.9487 2724.3715 2865.3665
July 2910.3544 2619.3407 2733.5836
August 2618.5124 2225.8207 2403.3659
September 2249.5685 2177.0613 2226.0993
October 2204.8669 1629.9353 1951.3222
November 1672.0409 1560.4308 1593.5684
December 2734.3096 1618.7091 2152.6740