YEARLY HIGH
55.1348 KMF
YEARLY LOW
35.8868 KMF
YEARLY AVERAGE
39.0479 KMF

2023 GHS to KMF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the GHS to KMF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 55.1348. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 23, dropping to 35.8868.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 19.2480 KMF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 40.3407 to the December average rate of 37.5278, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.97% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 55.1348 was down 22.25% compared to the 2022 peak of 70.9157, 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 275,674 KMF
2022 Average 274,035 KMF
Yearly Trough Low 179,434 KMF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 96,239.97 KMF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

40.6882
36.5180
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GHS to KMF 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 38.9967, compared to 39.0990 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1023 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 38.9967
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 39.0990

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was January, with a trading range of 18.8669 KMF (High: 55.1348 / Low: 36.2680). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.6721 KMF (High: 40.5228 / Low: 39.8507).

January Spread (Volatile) ±18.8669
September Spread (Stable) ±0.6721

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 3.4752 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -3.4752

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2023: 40.3407) against the same month in 2022 (average: 69.9313), the exchange rate shifted by -29.5906 (-42.31%).

2023 Avg (January) 40.3407
2022 Avg (January) 69.9313

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 55.1348 36.2680 40.3407
February 37.8419 35.8868 36.8655
March 38.8305 36.0943 37.3657
April 41.9471 37.1461 39.2957
May 42.6763 37.6141 39.9456
June 41.1431 39.2014 40.1671
July 40.1002 37.7720 39.0587
August 40.3804 39.3554 40.0311
September 40.5228 39.8507 40.1198
October 40.5189 39.0022 39.6463
November 39.2361 37.3273 38.2105
December 38.1224 36.9069 37.5278