YEARLY HIGH
4.9660 EGP
YEARLY LOW
4.2405 EGP
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.5619 EGP

2026 GHS to EGP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the GHS to EGP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 7, valuing the pair at 4.9660. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 15, dropping to 4.2405.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.7254 EGP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.3865 to the December average rate of 4.3353, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.17% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 4.9660 was up 0.81% compared to the 2025 peak of 4.9261, 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 24,830 EGP
2025 Average 19,922 EGP
Yearly Trough Low 21,203 EGP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,627.12 EGP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

4.9193
4.2617
JanuMarcMayJuly

GHS to EGP 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 4.5997, compared to 4.3353 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2644 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.5997
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.3353

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was June, with a trading range of 0.5489 EGP (High: 4.8964 / Low: 4.3474). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0090 EGP (High: 4.3398 / Low: 4.3308).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.5489
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0090

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and May, 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 0.4020 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4020

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2026: 4.7947) against the same month in 2025 (average: 3.3079), the exchange rate shifted by +1.4869 (+44.95%).

2026 Avg (April) 4.7947
2025 Avg (April) 3.3079

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.5668 4.2828 4.3865
February 4.5139 4.2405 4.3165
March 4.9642 4.4830 4.7732
April 4.9660 4.6793 4.7947
May 4.8812 4.7893 4.8645
June 4.8964 4.3474 4.4625
July 4.3398 4.3308 4.3353