YEARLY HIGH
1.9763 GHS
YEARLY LOW
1.4089 GHS
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.7191 GHS

2024 SBD to GHS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2024

During 2024, the SBD to GHS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 5, valuing the pair at 1.9763. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 9, dropping to 1.4089.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5674 GHS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.4305 to the December average rate of 1.7643, the exchange rate registered a net change of 23.34% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2024 high of 1.9763 was up 26.34% compared to the 2023 peak of 1.5643, 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 9,882 GHS
2023 Average 7,002 GHS
Yearly Trough Low 7,045 GHS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,836.91 GHS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2024.

1.9774
1.3807
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 1.5784, compared to 1.8598 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2814 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.5784
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.8598

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2024 was November, with a trading range of 0.1487 GHS (High: 1.9763 / Low: 1.8276). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0346 GHS (High: 1.4904 / Low: 1.4558).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.1487
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0346

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 0.1542 points.

Longest Streak 9 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1542

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2024: 1.9184) against the same month in 2023 (average: 1.4156), the exchange rate shifted by +0.5029 (+35.52%).

2024 Avg (November) 1.9184
2023 Avg (November) 1.4156

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.4672 1.4089 1.4305
February 1.4904 1.4558 1.4741
March 1.5632 1.4652 1.5282
April 1.6112 1.5628 1.5853
May 1.7433 1.6142 1.6745
June 1.8080 1.7361 1.7779
July 1.8487 1.8129 1.8259
August 1.8595 1.8184 1.8400
September 1.9021 1.8451 1.8828
October 1.9578 1.9072 1.9277
November 1.9763 1.8276 1.9184
December 1.8334 1.7464 1.7643