YEARLY HIGH
0.7298 GHS
YEARLY LOW
0.4907 GHS
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.6330 GHS

2023 NAD to GHS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the NAD to GHS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 13, valuing the pair at 0.7298. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 0.4907.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2391 GHS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6701 to the December average rate of 0.6435, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.97% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 0.7298 was down 14.55% compared to the 2022 peak of 0.8540, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,649 GHS
2022 Average 2,735 GHS
Yearly Trough Low 2,454 GHS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,195.30 GHS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

0.7087
0.5860
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NAD 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 0.6457, compared to 0.6203 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0254 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6457
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6203

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was January, with a trading range of 0.2391 GHS (High: 0.7298 / Low: 0.4907). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0205 GHS (High: 0.6144 / Low: 0.5939).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.2391
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0205

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0450 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0450

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2023: 0.6701) against the same month in 2022 (average: 0.4011), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2690 (+67.08%).

2023 Avg (January) 0.6701
2022 Avg (January) 0.4011

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.7298 0.4907 0.6701
February 0.7235 0.6813 0.6984
March 0.7000 0.6510 0.6747
April 0.6620 0.5868 0.6296
May 0.6485 0.5494 0.5962
June 0.6260 0.5691 0.6049
July 0.6508 0.5988 0.6256
August 0.6200 0.5664 0.5986
September 0.6144 0.5939 0.6055
October 0.6315 0.5859 0.6110
November 0.6567 0.5971 0.6373
December 0.6618 0.6305 0.6435