YEARLY HIGH
27.1050 LKR
YEARLY LOW
17.8246 LKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
21.0974 LKR

2024 GHS to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2024

During 2024, the GHS to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 7, valuing the pair at 27.1050. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 12, dropping to 17.8246.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 9.2804 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 26.6553 to the December average rate of 19.7353, the exchange rate registered a net change of -25.96% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2024 high of 27.1050 was down 38.44% compared to the 2023 peak of 44.0300, 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 135,525 LKR
2023 Average 140,701 LKR
Yearly Trough Low 89,123 LKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 46,402.06 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2024.

27.5000
17.3639
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GHS to LKR 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 23.1380, compared to 19.0568 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 4.0812 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 23.1380
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 19.0568

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2024 was March, with a trading range of 1.7952 LKR (High: 24.4648 / Low: 22.6696). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3655 LKR (High: 20.3981 / Low: 20.0325).

March Spread (Volatile) ±1.7952
June Spread (Stable) ±0.3655

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2024. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 1.5896 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.5896

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2024: 26.6553) against the same month in 2023 (average: 32.2583), the exchange rate shifted by -5.6030 (-17.37%).

2024 Avg (January) 26.6553
2023 Avg (January) 32.2583

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 27.1050 25.5738 26.6553
February 25.4909 24.4903 25.0657
March 24.4648 22.6696 23.5815
April 22.6717 21.7134 22.2451
May 21.7621 20.3202 21.0740
June 20.3981 20.0325 20.2064
July 19.9558 19.4508 19.6772
August 19.5045 19.0077 19.2283
September 19.4134 18.7820 19.1600
October 18.6450 17.9811 18.3314
November 18.9343 17.8246 18.2086
December 20.1439 18.8902 19.7353