YEARLY HIGH
1.2292 GHS
YEARLY LOW
0.8593 GHS
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.0586 GHS

2024 SCR to GHS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2024

During 2024, the SCR to GHS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 24, valuing the pair at 1.2292. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 4, dropping to 0.8593.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3699 GHS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.9003 to the December average rate of 1.0481, the exchange rate registered a net change of 16.42% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2024 high of 1.2292 was up 24.30% compared to the 2023 peak of 0.9889, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 6,146 GHS
2023 Average 4,350 GHS
Yearly Trough Low 4,296 GHS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,849.65 GHS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2024.

1.1955
0.8734
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SCR 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 0.9828, compared to 1.1345 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1516 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.9828
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.1345

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2024 was August, with a trading range of 0.1902 GHS (High: 1.2181 / Low: 1.0280). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0411 GHS (High: 0.9435 / Low: 0.9024).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.1902
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0411

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 0.1188 points.

Longest Streak 9 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1188

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2024: 1.1679) against the same month in 2023 (average: 0.8745), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2934 (+33.55%).

2024 Avg (September) 1.1679
2023 Avg (September) 0.8745

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.9397 0.8593 0.9003
February 0.9435 0.9024 0.9259
March 0.9799 0.9000 0.9519
April 1.0032 0.9342 0.9891
May 1.0878 0.9903 1.0404
June 1.1130 1.0303 1.0893
July 1.1415 1.0933 1.1184
August 1.2181 1.0280 1.1369
September 1.2292 1.1314 1.1679
October 1.2203 1.0589 1.1687
November 1.2221 1.0741 1.1669
December 1.1444 0.9733 1.0481