2024 GHS to BTN Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2024.
2024 GHS to BTN Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2024
During 2024, the GHS to BTN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 7.0276. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 5, dropping to 5.1293.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.8983 BTN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 6.8998 to the December average rate of 5.7472, the exchange rate registered a net change of -16.70% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2024 high of 7.0276 was down 28.96% compared to the 2023 peak of 9.8931, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 GHS based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2024.
GHS to BTN Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 6.2659, compared to 5.3976 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.8683 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2024 was May, with a trading range of 0.4878 BTN (High: 6.1254 / Low: 5.6377). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0517 BTN (High: 5.4035 / Low: 5.3517).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween October and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.3308 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2024: 6.8998) against the same month in 2023 (average: 7.2205), the exchange rate shifted by -0.3207 (-4.44%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7.0276 | 6.7152 | 6.8998 |
| February | 6.7240 | 6.5551 | 6.6601 |
| March | 6.5457 | 6.2895 | 6.4150 |
| April | 6.2901 | 6.1117 | 6.2010 |
| May | 6.1254 | 5.6377 | 5.8702 |
| June | 5.6593 | 5.4638 | 5.5494 |
| July | 5.4567 | 5.3796 | 5.4168 |
| August | 5.4035 | 5.3517 | 5.3726 |
| September | 5.3675 | 5.2963 | 5.3376 |
| October | 5.3086 | 5.1604 | 5.2506 |
| November | 5.5102 | 5.1293 | 5.2610 |
| December | 5.8240 | 5.4974 | 5.7472 |