YEARLY HIGH
15.5344 GHS
YEARLY LOW
10.0977 GHS
YEARLY AVERAGE
14.5355 GHS

2023 FKP to GHS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the FKP to GHS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 27, valuing the pair at 15.5344. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 10.0977.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.4367 GHS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 14.0299 to the December average rate of 15.2267, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.53% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 15.5344 was down 11.58% compared to the 2022 peak of 17.5688, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 77,672 GHS
2022 Average 55,070 GHS
Yearly Trough Low 50,488 GHS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 27,183.71 GHS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

15.3464
13.9103
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

FKP 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 14.4660, compared to 14.6049 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1389 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 14.4660
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 14.6049

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was January, with a trading range of 5.3786 GHS (High: 15.4763 / Low: 10.0977). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3125 GHS (High: 15.3826 / Low: 15.0701).

January Spread (Volatile) ±5.3786
December Spread (Stable) ±0.3125

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.7244 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.7244

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2023: 15.0622) against the same month in 2022 (average: 8.8095), the exchange rate shifted by +6.2528 (+70.98%).

2023 Avg (February) 15.0622
2022 Avg (February) 8.8095

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 15.4763 10.0977 14.0299
February 15.5344 14.6858 15.0622
March 15.3817 14.3819 14.9669
April 14.9641 13.3836 14.2425
May 14.9140 13.2082 14.1821
June 14.6629 13.8684 14.3125
July 14.9633 14.3796 14.6929
August 14.5385 14.1840 14.3237
September 14.3991 14.0225 14.2306
October 14.4783 14.0229 14.3134
November 15.2494 14.5115 14.8423
December 15.3826 15.0701 15.2267