YEARLY HIGH
5.6483 GMD
YEARLY LOW
4.2408 GMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.7933 GMD

2024 GHS to GMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2024

During 2024, the GHS to GMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 9, valuing the pair at 5.6483. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 8, dropping to 4.2408.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.4074 GMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.5871 to the December average rate of 4.8586, the exchange rate registered a net change of -13.04% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2024 high of 5.6483 was down 23.89% compared to the 2023 peak of 7.4216, 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 28,241 GMD
2023 Average 26,699 GMD
Yearly Trough Low 21,204 GMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 7,037.08 GMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2024.

5.7131
4.2005
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GHS to GMD 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 5.0989, compared to 4.4878 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.6111 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.0989
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.4878

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2024 was May, with a trading range of 0.3725 GMD (High: 4.9519 / Low: 4.5794). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0961 GMD (High: 5.4613 / Low: 5.3652).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.3725
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0961

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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 0.2786 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2786

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2024: 5.5871) against the same month in 2023 (average: 5.4703), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1167 (+2.13%).

2024 Avg (January) 5.5871
2023 Avg (January) 5.4703

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.6483 5.4564 5.5871
February 5.4613 5.3652 5.4252
March 5.3660 5.1245 5.2521
April 5.1221 4.9610 5.0514
May 4.9519 4.5794 4.7728
June 4.5983 4.4418 4.5049
July 4.4703 4.3703 4.3967
August 4.5664 4.4130 4.4764
September 4.5361 4.3374 4.4306
October 4.4260 4.2408 4.3265
November 4.6340 4.3395 4.4378
December 4.9174 4.6232 4.8586