YEARLY HIGH
25.0660 GYD
YEARLY LOW
16.3569 GYD
YEARLY AVERAGE
18.0149 GYD

2023 GHS to GYD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the GHS to GYD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 25.0660. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 23, dropping to 16.3569.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 8.7091 GYD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 18.4905 to the December average rate of 17.4261, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.76% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 25.0660 was down 26.33% compared to the 2022 peak of 34.0230, 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 125,330 GYD
2022 Average 123,741 GYD
Yearly Trough Low 81,785 GYD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 43,545.44 GYD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

18.8509
16.7327
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GHS to GYD 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 18.0488, compared to 17.9810 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0678 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 18.0488
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 17.9810

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was January, with a trading range of 8.1820 GYD (High: 25.0660 / Low: 16.8840). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1301 GYD (High: 17.4994 / Low: 17.3693).

January Spread (Volatile) ±8.1820
December Spread (Stable) ±0.1301

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 1.5813 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.5813

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2023: 18.4905) against the same month in 2022 (average: 33.6487), the exchange rate shifted by -15.1583 (-45.05%).

2023 Avg (January) 18.4905
2022 Avg (January) 33.6487

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 25.0660 16.8840 18.4905
February 17.3373 16.3569 16.9092
March 18.1133 16.4966 17.0929
April 19.6802 17.5694 18.4998
May 19.8797 17.8463 18.6260
June 18.9937 18.3814 18.6744
July 18.6959 18.0008 18.3940
August 18.8466 18.3181 18.5606
September 18.3673 18.0441 18.2094
October 18.0517 17.5755 17.7861
November 17.6675 17.4297 17.5098
December 17.4994 17.3693 17.4261