YEARLY HIGH
1.8655 GHS
YEARLY LOW
1.2219 GHS
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.5235 GHS

2025 SBD to GHS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2025

During 2025, the SBD to GHS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 15, valuing the pair at 1.8655. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 8, dropping to 1.2219.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.6435 GHS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.7713 to the December average rate of 1.3854, the exchange rate registered a net change of -21.78% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2025 high of 1.8655 was down 5.61% compared to the 2024 peak of 1.9763, 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 9,327 GHS
2024 Average 8,598 GHS
Yearly Trough Low 6,110 GHS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,217.60 GHS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2025.

1.9111
1.1708
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 1.6917, compared to 1.3554 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.3363 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.6917
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.3554

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2025 was May, with a trading range of 0.5770 GHS (High: 1.8379 / Low: 1.2609). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0242 GHS (High: 1.8584 / Low: 1.8342).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.5770
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0242

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.3911 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3911

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2025: 1.8494) against the same month in 2024 (average: 1.5853), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2641 (+16.66%).

2025 Avg (April) 1.8494
2024 Avg (April) 1.5853

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.8128 1.7461 1.7713
February 1.8420 1.8054 1.8324
March 1.8584 1.8342 1.8409
April 1.8655 1.7333 1.8494
May 1.8379 1.2609 1.6237
June 1.2609 1.2219 1.2325
July 1.2740 1.2381 1.2534
August 1.3605 1.2549 1.3097
September 1.5102 1.2757 1.4358
October 1.5304 1.3019 1.4091
November 1.3739 1.3191 1.3389
December 1.4145 1.2914 1.3854