YEARLY HIGH
12.3585 BDT
YEARLY LOW
8.1679 BDT
YEARLY AVERAGE
9.2602 BDT

2023 GHS to BDT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the GHS to BDT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 12.3585. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 1, dropping to 8.1679.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.1906 BDT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 9.2375 to the December average rate of 9.1518, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.93% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 12.3585 was down 11.42% compared to the 2022 peak of 13.9517, 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 61,792 BDT
2022 Average 54,366 BDT
Yearly Trough Low 40,839 BDT
Transaction Impact: A difference of 20,953.01 BDT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

9.8068
8.4018
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GHS to BDT 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 9.1027, compared to 9.4177 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.3149 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 9.1027
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 9.4177

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was January, with a trading range of 3.9827 BDT (High: 12.3585 / Low: 8.3757). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0700 BDT (High: 9.1900 / Low: 9.1200).

January Spread (Volatile) ±3.9827
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0700

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and June, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.7186 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.7186

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2023: 9.2375) against the same month in 2022 (average: 13.8184), the exchange rate shifted by -4.5810 (-33.15%).

2023 Avg (January) 9.2375
2022 Avg (January) 13.8184

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 12.3585 8.3757 9.2375
February 8.7846 8.1963 8.5189
March 9.1861 8.1679 8.5898
April 9.9965 8.8210 9.2892
May 10.0868 8.9860 9.4389
June 9.6337 9.4018 9.5422
July 9.5876 9.3390 9.5028
August 9.8021 9.5582 9.6897
September 9.6452 9.5090 9.5560
October 9.5130 9.2604 9.3682
November 9.2840 9.1846 9.2376
December 9.1900 9.1200 9.1518