YEARLY HIGH
29.9859 YER
YEARLY LOW
19.4108 YER
YEARLY AVERAGE
21.4591 YER

2023 GHS to YER Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the GHS to YER exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 29.9859. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 23, dropping to 19.4108.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 10.5751 YER. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 22.0764 to the December average rate of 20.8150, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.71% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 29.9859 was down 26.31% compared to the 2022 peak of 40.6910, 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 149,929 YER
2022 Average 147,997 YER
Yearly Trough Low 97,054 YER
Transaction Impact: A difference of 52,875.60 YER purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

22.4098
19.8455
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GHS to YER 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 21.4193, compared to 21.4989 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0796 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 21.4193
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 21.4989

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was January, with a trading range of 9.9539 YER (High: 29.9859 / Low: 20.0320). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2177 YER (High: 20.9143 / Low: 20.6965).

January Spread (Volatile) ±9.9539
December Spread (Stable) ±0.2177

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 2.0173 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.0173

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2023: 22.0764) against the same month in 2022 (average: 40.2616), the exchange rate shifted by -18.1852 (-45.17%).

2023 Avg (January) 22.0764
2022 Avg (January) 40.2616

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 29.9859 20.0320 22.0764
February 20.5862 19.4108 20.0592
March 21.4893 19.5709 20.3066
April 23.2761 20.7887 21.9106
May 23.5253 21.1260 22.0561
June 22.4781 21.7571 22.1070
July 22.1809 21.5336 21.9436
August 22.4157 21.8809 22.1961
September 21.9344 21.5500 21.7910
October 21.5838 21.0307 21.2867
November 21.1233 20.8549 20.9610
December 20.9143 20.6965 20.8150