YEARLY HIGH
6.4235 ETB
YEARLY LOW
4.1682 ETB
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.6927 ETB

2023 GHS to ETB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the GHS to ETB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 6.4235. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 23, dropping to 4.1682.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.2553 ETB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.7304 to the December average rate of 4.6715, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.25% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 6.4235 was down 20.30% compared to the 2022 peak of 8.0596, 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 32,118 ETB
2022 Average 30,583 ETB
Yearly Trough Low 20,841 ETB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 11,276.49 ETB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

4.9424
4.2454
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GHS to ETB 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 4.6245, compared to 4.7608 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1363 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.6245
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.7608

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was January, with a trading range of 2.1455 ETB (High: 6.4235 / Low: 4.2780). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0604 ETB (High: 4.7005 / Low: 4.6401).

January Spread (Volatile) ±2.1455
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0604

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 0.4269 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4269

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2023: 4.7304) against the same month in 2022 (average: 7.9782), the exchange rate shifted by -3.2477 (-40.71%).

2023 Avg (January) 4.7304
2022 Avg (January) 7.9782

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 6.4235 4.2780 4.7304
February 4.4113 4.1682 4.3035
March 4.6266 4.2027 4.3607
April 5.0435 4.5093 4.7416
May 5.1169 4.5835 4.7909
June 4.8982 4.7455 4.8199
July 4.8394 4.7151 4.8062
August 4.9379 4.8327 4.8843
September 4.8485 4.7541 4.8066
October 4.7976 4.6803 4.7286
November 4.7005 4.6401 4.6678
December 4.7069 4.6360 4.6715