YEARLY HIGH
5.5503 GHS
YEARLY LOW
3.6429 GHS
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.5317 GHS

2025 WST to GHS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2025

During 2025, the WST to GHS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 2, valuing the pair at 5.5503. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 8, dropping to 3.6429.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.9075 GHS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.3357 to the December average rate of 4.0261, the exchange rate registered a net change of -24.54% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2025 high of 5.5503 was down 5.68% compared to the 2024 peak of 5.8844, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 27,752 GHS
2024 Average 25,857 GHS
Yearly Trough Low 18,214 GHS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 9,537.27 GHS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2025.

5.7197
3.4880
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

WST 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 5.0678, compared to 3.9955 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.0723 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.0678
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.9955

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2025 was May, with a trading range of 1.7073 GHS (High: 5.4679 / Low: 3.7605). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0675 GHS (High: 5.5446 / Low: 5.4771).

May Spread (Volatile) ±1.7073
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0675

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 1.1623 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.1623

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2025: 5.5240) against the same month in 2024 (average: 4.4503), the exchange rate shifted by +1.0736 (+24.13%).

2025 Avg (February) 5.5240
2024 Avg (February) 4.4503

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.4640 5.2416 5.3357
February 5.5503 5.4646 5.5240
March 5.5446 5.4771 5.5337
April 5.5406 5.1565 5.5035
May 5.4679 3.7605 4.8363
June 3.7605 3.6429 3.6740
July 3.8345 3.6863 3.7421
August 4.0302 3.7423 3.8866
September 4.4575 3.7884 4.2443
October 4.5248 3.8225 4.1550
November 4.0158 3.8776 3.9194
December 4.0900 3.7316 4.0261