YEARLY HIGH
385.5369 MGA
YEARLY LOW
280.6609 MGA
YEARLY AVERAGE
316.1632 MGA

2024 GHS to MGA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2024

During 2024, the GHS to MGA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 4, valuing the pair at 385.5369. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 5, dropping to 280.6609.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 104.8760 MGA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 378.9470 to the December average rate of 317.9507, the exchange rate registered a net change of -16.10% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2024 high of 385.5369 was down 28.03% compared to the 2023 peak of 535.6809, 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 1,927,684 MGA
2023 Average 1,909,253 MGA
Yearly Trough Low 1,403,304 MGA
Transaction Impact: A difference of 524,380.06 MGA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2024.

388.1733
277.4574
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GHS to MGA 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 337.5383, compared to 294.7881 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 42.7502 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 337.5383
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 294.7881

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2024 was March, with a trading range of 27.8877 MGA (High: 357.4717 / Low: 329.5840). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 4.7099 MGA (High: 291.5198 / Low: 286.8099).

March Spread (Volatile) ±27.8877
September Spread (Stable) ±4.7099

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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 18.9103 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -18.9103

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2024: 378.9470) against the same month in 2023 (average: 388.6150), the exchange rate shifted by -9.6680 (-2.49%).

2024 Avg (January) 378.9470
2023 Avg (January) 388.6150

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 385.5369 366.2056 378.9470
February 367.1258 357.6693 364.3455
March 357.4717 329.5840 345.4353
April 330.1822 324.5353 327.0442
May 324.5206 300.0000 312.1558
June 302.0343 293.4499 297.3017
July 294.4816 289.5317 292.0194
August 296.3004 289.1499 292.6364
September 291.5198 286.8099 289.3023
October 289.0966 282.5253 286.6837
November 305.5993 280.6609 290.1361
December 322.4971 305.0551 317.9507