YEARLY HIGH
3.5371 GHS
YEARLY LOW
2.2912 GHS
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.2090 GHS

2023 QAR to GHS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the QAR to GHS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 27, valuing the pair at 3.5371. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 2.2912.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.2459 GHS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.1416 to the December average rate of 3.2984, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.99% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 3.5371 was down 11.95% compared to the 2022 peak of 4.0172, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 17,686 GHS
2022 Average 12,365 GHS
Yearly Trough Low 11,456 GHS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,229.55 GHS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

3.4565
3.0619
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

QAR 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 3.2194, compared to 3.1986 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0208 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.2194
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.1986

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was January, with a trading range of 1.1419 GHS (High: 3.4331 / Low: 2.2912). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0364 GHS (High: 3.3179 / Low: 3.2815).

January Spread (Volatile) ±1.1419
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0364

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 0.2421 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2421

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2023: 3.4237) against the same month in 2022 (average: 1.7877), the exchange rate shifted by +1.6360 (+91.52%).

2023 Avg (February) 3.4237
2022 Avg (February) 1.7877

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.4331 2.2912 3.1416
February 3.5371 3.3395 3.4237
March 3.5106 3.1997 3.3815
April 3.3079 2.9240 3.1394
May 3.2532 2.9232 3.1211
June 3.1590 3.0578 3.1092
July 3.1895 3.0999 3.1338
August 3.1376 3.0639 3.0948
September 3.1913 3.1269 3.1545
October 3.2635 3.1857 3.2283
November 3.2979 3.2585 3.2816
December 3.3179 3.2815 3.2984