YEARLY HIGH
1.5643 GHS
YEARLY LOW
1.0083 GHS
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.4012 GHS

2023 SBD to GHS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the SBD to GHS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 27, valuing the pair at 1.5643. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 1.0083.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5560 GHS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.3854 to the December average rate of 1.4214, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.60% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 1.5643 was down 12.05% compared to the 2022 peak of 1.7786, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 7,822 GHS
2022 Average 5,527 GHS
Yearly Trough Low 5,042 GHS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,779.98 GHS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

1.5333
1.3307
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SBD 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 1.4173, compared to 1.3851 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0322 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.4173
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.3851

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was January, with a trading range of 0.5091 GHS (High: 1.5174 / Low: 1.0083). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0136 GHS (High: 1.4283 / Low: 1.4147).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.5091
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0136

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 0.1185 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1185

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2023: 1.5164) against the same month in 2022 (average: 0.8049), the exchange rate shifted by +0.7115 (+88.40%).

2023 Avg (February) 1.5164
2022 Avg (February) 0.8049

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.5174 1.0083 1.3854
February 1.5643 1.4772 1.5164
March 1.5533 1.4152 1.4985
April 1.4569 1.2979 1.3800
May 1.4263 1.2769 1.3649
June 1.3815 1.3353 1.3586
July 1.3924 1.3384 1.3638
August 1.3666 1.3344 1.3476
September 1.3860 1.3521 1.3677
October 1.4109 1.3798 1.3946
November 1.4233 1.4059 1.4156
December 1.4283 1.4147 1.4214