YEARLY HIGH
0.0227 GHS
YEARLY LOW
0.0147 GHS
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0205 GHS

2023 SOS to GHS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the SOS to GHS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 23, valuing the pair at 0.0227. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 0.0147.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0080 GHS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0201 to the December average rate of 0.0210, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.45% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 0.0227 was down 11.75% compared to the 2022 peak of 0.0257, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 113 GHS
2022 Average 78 GHS
Yearly Trough Low 73 GHS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 40.10 GHS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

0.0222
0.0196
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SOS 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 0.0206, compared to 0.0204 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0002 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0206
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0204

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was January, with a trading range of 0.0073 GHS (High: 0.0219 / Low: 0.0147). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 GHS (High: 0.0211 / Low: 0.0209).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0073
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

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 0.0016 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0016

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2023: 0.0220) against the same month in 2022 (average: 0.0112), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0108 (+96.10%).

2023 Avg (February) 0.0220
2022 Avg (February) 0.0112

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0219 0.0147 0.0201
February 0.0227 0.0214 0.0220
March 0.0225 0.0205 0.0217
April 0.0212 0.0189 0.0201
May 0.0208 0.0187 0.0200
June 0.0203 0.0196 0.0199
July 0.0204 0.0199 0.0201
August 0.0201 0.0196 0.0198
September 0.0203 0.0200 0.0202
October 0.0208 0.0203 0.0206
November 0.0210 0.0209 0.0209
December 0.0211 0.0209 0.0210