YEARLY HIGH
4.9047 GHS
YEARLY LOW
3.0916 GHS
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.4575 GHS

2023 GEL to GHS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the GEL to GHS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 2, valuing the pair at 4.9047. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 3.0916.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.8131 GHS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.2986 to the December average rate of 4.4763, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.13% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 4.9047 was down 9.73% compared to the 2022 peak of 5.4334, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 24,524 GHS
2022 Average 15,684 GHS
Yearly Trough Low 15,458 GHS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 9,065.72 GHS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

4.8287
4.2504
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GEL 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 4.5255, compared to 4.3894 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1362 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.5255
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.3894

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was January, with a trading range of 1.6613 GHS (High: 4.7529 / Low: 3.0916). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0744 GHS (High: 4.5217 / Low: 4.4474).

January Spread (Volatile) ±1.6613
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0744

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.2404 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2404

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2023: 4.7805) against the same month in 2022 (average: 2.2411), the exchange rate shifted by +2.5394 (+113.31%).

2023 Avg (March) 4.7805
2022 Avg (March) 2.2411

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.7529 3.0916 4.2986
February 4.8968 4.5543 4.7251
March 4.9047 4.5731 4.7805
April 4.7978 4.2097 4.5400
May 4.7774 4.2062 4.4724
June 4.4000 4.2672 4.3367
July 4.5317 4.3398 4.4114
August 4.3590 4.2705 4.3108
September 4.3847 4.2690 4.3413
October 4.4082 4.3257 4.3760
November 4.4566 4.3815 4.4205
December 4.5217 4.4474 4.4763