YEARLY HIGH
251.5992 MMK
YEARLY LOW
162.7917 MMK
YEARLY AVERAGE
179.9476 MMK

2023 GHS to MMK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the GHS to MMK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 251.5992. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 23, dropping to 162.7917.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 88.8075 MMK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 185.2087 to the December average rate of 174.8683, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.58% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 251.5992 was down 12.99% compared to the 2022 peak of 289.1728, 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 1,257,996 MMK
2022 Average 1,123,756 MMK
Yearly Trough Low 813,958 MMK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 444,037.56 MMK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

188.0057
166.4980
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GHS to MMK 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 179.5992, compared to 180.2959 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.6968 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 179.5992
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 180.2959

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was January, with a trading range of 83.5568 MMK (High: 251.5992 / Low: 168.0424). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.1982 MMK (High: 175.5191 / Low: 174.3209).

January Spread (Volatile) ±83.5568
December Spread (Stable) ±1.1982

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 16.9183 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -16.9183

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2023: 185.2087) against the same month in 2022 (average: 285.9918), the exchange rate shifted by -100.7831 (-35.24%).

2023 Avg (January) 185.2087
2022 Avg (January) 285.9918

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 251.5992 168.0424 185.2087
February 172.5529 162.7917 168.2903
March 180.1254 164.1853 170.1177
April 195.3733 174.4612 183.6175
May 197.3884 177.2039 184.9439
June 188.5782 182.5104 185.4169
July 186.0768 180.6827 183.8675
August 188.0635 183.7238 186.2134
September 184.2487 181.1153 182.7562
October 181.1918 176.3910 178.4399
November 176.1872 174.9496 175.6304
December 175.5191 174.3209 174.8683