2023 GHS to CRC Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2023.
2023 GHS to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023
During 2023, the GHS to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 70.8892. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 23, dropping to 43.2494.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 27.6398 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 50.7896 to the December average rate of 43.6864, the exchange rate registered a net change of -13.99% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 70.8892 was down 32.10% compared to the 2022 peak of 104.4047, 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 2023.
GHS to CRC 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 47.0425, compared to 45.8381 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.2045 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2023 was January, with a trading range of 26.1663 CRC (High: 70.8892 / Low: 44.7229). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.6066 CRC (High: 44.7412 / Low: 44.1346).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween March and June, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 5.4953 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2023: 50.7896) against the same month in 2022 (average: 102.7809), the exchange rate shifted by -51.9913 (-50.58%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 70.8892 | 44.7229 | 50.7896 |
| February | 47.8442 | 43.2494 | 45.2943 |
| March | 46.3116 | 43.6143 | 44.2557 |
| April | 50.0378 | 44.4154 | 46.8843 |
| May | 50.2080 | 45.4025 | 47.3483 |
| June | 48.3898 | 46.8984 | 47.6829 |
| July | 48.1333 | 46.1770 | 47.3527 |
| August | 48.7566 | 47.1646 | 47.7251 |
| September | 47.1690 | 46.0741 | 46.6183 |
| October | 46.1494 | 44.5991 | 45.2283 |
| November | 44.7412 | 44.1346 | 44.4175 |
| December | 44.1125 | 43.3265 | 43.6864 |