YEARLY HIGH
6.7393 DOP
YEARLY LOW
4.3197 DOP
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.7993 DOP

2023 GHS to DOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the GHS to DOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 6.7393. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 27, dropping to 4.3197.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.4196 DOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.9894 to the December average rate of 4.7690, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.42% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 6.7393 was down 28.12% compared to the 2022 peak of 9.3760, 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 33,697 DOP
2022 Average 32,624 DOP
Yearly Trough Low 21,599 DOP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 12,097.95 DOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

5.0776
4.4012
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GHS to DOP 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 4.7312, compared to 4.8673 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1361 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.7312
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.8673

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was January, with a trading range of 2.1993 DOP (High: 6.7393 / Low: 4.5400). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0612 DOP (High: 4.7805 / Low: 4.7193).

January Spread (Volatile) ±2.1993
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0612

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.4874 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4874

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2023: 4.9894) against the same month in 2022 (average: 9.2650), the exchange rate shifted by -4.2756 (-46.15%).

2023 Avg (January) 4.9894
2022 Avg (January) 9.2650

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 6.7393 4.5400 4.9894
February 4.6309 4.3197 4.5020
March 4.7039 4.3422 4.4576
April 5.1042 4.5451 4.7879
May 5.1279 4.5992 4.8048
June 4.9025 4.7760 4.8457
July 4.9462 4.8249 4.8916
August 5.0786 4.9663 5.0213
September 4.9956 4.8964 4.9403
October 4.9041 4.7782 4.8297
November 4.7805 4.7193 4.7521
December 4.8472 4.7248 4.7690