YEARLY HIGH
2116.2636 SLL
YEARLY LOW
1369.6471 SLL
YEARLY AVERAGE
1635.2580 SLL

2023 GHS to SLL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the GHS to SLL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 2116.2636. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 23, dropping to 1369.6471.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 746.6165 SLL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1557.9018 to the December average rate of 1744.3351, the exchange rate registered a net change of 11.97% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 2116.2636 was up 0.00% compared to the 2022 peak of 2116.2636, 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 10,581,318 SLL
2022 Average 7,856,958 SLL
Yearly Trough Low 6,848,235 SLL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,733,082.34 SLL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

1903.8677
1371.0605
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GHS to SLL 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 1511.5066, compared to 1759.0094 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 247.5028 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1511.5066
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1759.0094

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was January, with a trading range of 703.0636 SLL (High: 2116.2636 / Low: 1413.2000). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 19.1115 SLL (High: 1752.4952 / Low: 1733.3837).

January Spread (Volatile) ±703.0636
December Spread (Stable) ±19.1115

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 142.4407 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -142.4407

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2023: 1557.9018) against the same month in 2022 (average: 1825.9502), the exchange rate shifted by -268.0484 (-14.68%).

2023 Avg (January) 1557.9018
2022 Avg (January) 1825.9502

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2116.2636 1413.2000 1557.9018
February 1452.7315 1369.6471 1415.4611
March 1516.3090 1381.2188 1433.1226
April 1642.3866 1466.8779 1546.1309
May 1659.9727 1490.9757 1556.4520
June 1586.0831 1535.2902 1559.9710
July 1848.1863 1519.7385 1586.0228
August 1877.7506 1833.3909 1859.4671
September 1838.2575 1804.6795 1825.2966
October 1807.8732 1762.4294 1783.0817
November 1769.3005 1746.9345 1755.8528
December 1752.4952 1733.3837 1744.3351