2023 GHS to KPW Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2023.
2023 GHS to KPW Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023
During 2023, the GHS to KPW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 107.8198. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 23, dropping to 69.7811.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 38.0388 KPW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 79.3723 to the December average rate of 74.8660, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.68% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 107.8198 was down 26.32% compared to the 2022 peak of 146.3415, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 GHS based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.
GHS to KPW Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 77.0085, compared to 77.2997 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2911 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2023 was January, with a trading range of 35.8198 KPW (High: 107.8198 / Low: 72.0000). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.8203 KPW (High: 75.2162 / Low: 74.3959).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 7.2571 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2023: 79.3723) against the same month in 2022 (average: 144.7943), the exchange rate shifted by -65.4220 (-45.18%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 107.8198 | 72.0000 | 79.3723 |
| February | 74.0141 | 69.7811 | 72.1152 |
| March | 77.2532 | 70.3706 | 73.0150 |
| April | 83.6766 | 74.7348 | 78.7726 |
| May | 84.5726 | 75.9625 | 79.2984 |
| June | 80.8081 | 78.2203 | 79.4777 |
| July | 79.7397 | 77.4279 | 78.8948 |
| August | 80.5921 | 78.6882 | 79.8074 |
| September | 78.8971 | 77.4559 | 78.3408 |
| October | 77.5930 | 75.6426 | 76.5289 |
| November | 75.9375 | 74.9775 | 75.3603 |
| December | 75.2162 | 74.3959 | 74.8660 |