YEARLY HIGH
1.6711 GHS
YEARLY LOW
1.1967 GHS
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.4578 GHS

2024 MAD to GHS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2024

During 2024, the MAD to GHS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 5, valuing the pair at 1.6711. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 9, dropping to 1.1967.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4743 GHS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.2104 to the December average rate of 1.4760, the exchange rate registered a net change of 21.94% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2024 high of 1.6711 was up 34.68% compared to the 2023 peak of 1.2408, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 8,355 GHS
2023 Average 5,773 GHS
Yearly Trough Low 5,984 GHS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,371.72 GHS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2024.

1.6675
1.1688
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MAD 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 1.3336, compared to 1.5821 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2485 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.3336
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.5821

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2024 was November, with a trading range of 0.1367 GHS (High: 1.6711 / Low: 1.5343). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0243 GHS (High: 1.2520 / Low: 1.2276).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.1367
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0243

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 9 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.1355 points.

Longest Streak 9 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1355

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2024: 1.6114) against the same month in 2023 (average: 1.1755), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4359 (+37.08%).

2024 Avg (November) 1.6114
2023 Avg (November) 1.1755

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.2379 1.1967 1.2104
February 1.2520 1.2276 1.2389
March 1.3142 1.2576 1.2867
April 1.3504 1.3133 1.3316
May 1.4862 1.3548 1.4225
June 1.5356 1.4845 1.5114
July 1.5759 1.5364 1.5648
August 1.6356 1.5643 1.5997
September 1.6338 1.5956 1.6144
October 1.6542 1.6147 1.6260
November 1.6711 1.5343 1.6114
December 1.5374 1.4551 1.4760