2024 GHS to STD Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2024.
2024 GHS to STD Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2024
During 2024, the GHS to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 6, valuing the pair at 1872.0777. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 10, dropping to 1352.3420.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 519.7357 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1850.0236 to the December average rate of 1507.4426, the exchange rate registered a net change of -18.52% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2024 high of 1872.0777 was down 31.53% compared to the 2023 peak of 2734.3096, 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 2024.
GHS to STD 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 1678.1911, compared to 1430.0500 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 248.1411 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2024 was May, with a trading range of 123.0549 STD (High: 1628.5819 / Low: 1505.5270). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 15.8485 STD (High: 1426.7152 / Low: 1410.8666).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsNo sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2024. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 88.5655 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2024: 1850.0236) against the same month in 2023 (average: 2012.8806), the exchange rate shifted by -162.8571 (-8.09%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 1872.0777 | 1803.9170 | 1850.0236 |
| February | 1802.7297 | 1761.0530 | 1788.1937 |
| March | 1760.2459 | 1681.6453 | 1722.7063 |
| April | 1682.0736 | 1630.9810 | 1657.7589 |
| May | 1628.5819 | 1505.5270 | 1569.1934 |
| June | 1511.7456 | 1460.2954 | 1481.2709 |
| July | 1456.3268 | 1433.1838 | 1444.2953 |
| August | 1443.2424 | 1418.4746 | 1428.1885 |
| September | 1426.7152 | 1410.8666 | 1419.0316 |
| October | 1408.8309 | 1366.2964 | 1391.5021 |
| November | 1454.2812 | 1352.3420 | 1389.8400 |
| December | 1521.8457 | 1450.9009 | 1507.4426 |