YEARLY HIGH
1.2370 GHS
YEARLY LOW
0.8770 GHS
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.0685 GHS

2024 BWP to GHS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2024

During 2024, the BWP to GHS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 8, valuing the pair at 1.2370. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 17, dropping to 0.8770.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3601 GHS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.8870 to the December average rate of 1.0780, the exchange rate registered a net change of 21.53% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2024 high of 1.2370 was up 26.42% compared to the 2023 peak of 0.9785, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 6,185 GHS
2023 Average 4,378 GHS
Yearly Trough Low 4,385 GHS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,800.43 GHS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2024.

1.2345
0.8554
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BWP 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 0.9782, compared to 1.1589 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1807 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.9782
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.1589

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2024 was May, with a trading range of 0.1189 GHS (High: 1.0835 / Low: 0.9645). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0160 GHS (High: 0.9169 / Low: 0.9009).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.1189
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0160

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 9 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.1068 points.

Longest Streak 9 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1068

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2024: 1.1847) against the same month in 2023 (average: 0.8837), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3011 (+34.07%).

2024 Avg (November) 1.1847
2023 Avg (November) 0.8837

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.9082 0.8770 0.8870
February 0.9169 0.9009 0.9090
March 0.9644 0.9194 0.9469
April 0.9915 0.9621 0.9775
May 1.0835 0.9645 1.0446
June 1.1250 1.0760 1.1040
July 1.1493 1.1221 1.1388
August 1.1811 1.1419 1.1632
September 1.2113 1.1695 1.1858
October 1.2188 1.1952 1.2029
November 1.2370 1.1282 1.1847
December 1.1309 1.0524 1.0780