YEARLY HIGH
3.7032 GHS
YEARLY LOW
2.3701 GHS
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.1778 GHS

2023 ILS to GHS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the ILS to GHS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 24, valuing the pair at 3.7032. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 2.3701.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.3331 GHS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.3285 to the December average rate of 3.2813, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.42% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 3.7032 was down 13.08% compared to the 2022 peak of 4.2607, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 ILS based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 18,516 GHS
2022 Average 13,342 GHS
Yearly Trough Low 11,851 GHS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,665.62 GHS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

3.5799
2.9001
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ILS to GHS 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 3.2697, compared to 3.0858 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1839 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.2697
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.0858

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was January, with a trading range of 1.3331 GHS (High: 3.7032 / Low: 2.3701). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0821 GHS (High: 3.0525 / Low: 2.9704).

January Spread (Volatile) ±1.3331
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0821

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.2628 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2628

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2023: 3.3285) against the same month in 2022 (average: 1.9822), the exchange rate shifted by +1.3464 (+67.92%).

2023 Avg (January) 3.3285
2022 Avg (January) 1.9822

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.7032 2.3701 3.3285
February 3.6171 3.4460 3.5233
March 3.5361 3.2357 3.4107
April 3.3024 2.9658 3.1480
May 3.2578 2.9205 3.0969
June 3.1944 2.9710 3.1111
July 3.2175 3.0490 3.1124
August 3.1167 2.9637 3.0120
September 3.0525 2.9704 3.0103
October 3.0485 2.8940 2.9568
November 3.2569 2.9678 3.1421
December 3.3323 3.2245 3.2813