2023 GHS to SLL Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2023.
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.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 GHS based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.
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)
SeasonalThe 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.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe 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).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing 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%).
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 |