YEARLY HIGH
6.9139 MKD
YEARLY LOW
4.4985 MKD
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.8812 MKD

2023 GHS to MKD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the GHS to MKD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 6.9139. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 23, dropping to 4.4985.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.4154 MKD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.0480 to the December average rate of 4.6905, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.08% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 6.9139 was down 21.92% compared to the 2022 peak of 8.8544, 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 34,570 MKD
2022 Average 34,354 MKD
Yearly Trough Low 22,492 MKD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 12,077.09 MKD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

5.0919
4.5652
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GHS to MKD 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 4.8761, compared to 4.8862 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0102 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.8761
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.8862

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was January, with a trading range of 2.3867 MKD (High: 6.9139 / Low: 4.5272). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0724 MKD (High: 5.0564 / Low: 4.9839).

January Spread (Volatile) ±2.3867
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0724

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 0.4390 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4390

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2023: 5.0480) against the same month in 2022 (average: 8.7576), the exchange rate shifted by -3.7095 (-42.36%).

2023 Avg (January) 5.0480
2022 Avg (January) 8.7576

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 6.9139 4.5272 5.0480
February 4.7207 4.4985 4.6091
March 4.8551 4.5158 4.6680
April 5.2521 4.6584 4.9137
May 5.3755 4.7011 4.9957
June 5.1769 4.8787 5.0221
July 5.0002 4.7297 4.8828
August 5.0483 4.9303 5.0052
September 5.0564 4.9839 5.0171
October 5.0608 4.8810 4.9525
November 4.9117 4.6719 4.7693
December 4.7652 4.6033 4.6905