2023 SAR to GHS Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2023.
2023 SAR to GHS Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023
During 2023, the SAR to GHS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 23, valuing the pair at 3.4374. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 2.2195.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.2179 GHS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.0479 to the December average rate of 3.2049, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.15% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 3.4374 was down 11.69% compared to the 2022 peak of 3.8923, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 SAR based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.
SAR to GHS Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 3.1268, compared to 3.1061 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0207 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2023 was January, with a trading range of 1.1104 GHS (High: 3.3298 / Low: 2.2195). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0254 GHS (High: 3.2162 / Low: 3.1908).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 0.2336 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2023: 3.3282) against the same month in 2022 (average: 1.7351), the exchange rate shifted by +1.5931 (+91.81%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 3.3298 | 2.2195 | 3.0479 |
| February | 3.4374 | 3.2404 | 3.3282 |
| March | 3.4086 | 3.1047 | 3.2842 |
| April | 3.2109 | 2.8670 | 3.0507 |
| May | 3.1592 | 2.8379 | 3.0302 |
| June | 3.0682 | 2.9695 | 3.0195 |
| July | 3.0988 | 3.0090 | 3.0416 |
| August | 3.0490 | 2.9764 | 3.0065 |
| September | 3.0981 | 3.0415 | 3.0631 |
| October | 3.1718 | 3.0926 | 3.1355 |
| November | 3.1997 | 3.1702 | 3.1847 |
| December | 3.2162 | 3.1908 | 3.2049 |