2024 WST to GHS Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2024.
2024 WST to GHS Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2024
During 2024, the WST to GHS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 10, valuing the pair at 5.8844. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 6, dropping to 4.2508.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.6337 GHS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.3020 to the December average rate of 5.2797, the exchange rate registered a net change of 22.73% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2024 high of 5.8844 was up 23.08% compared to the 2023 peak of 4.7812, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 WST based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2024.
WST to GHS Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 4.7700, compared to 5.5695 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.7994 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2024 was November, with a trading range of 0.4125 GHS (High: 5.8844 / Low: 5.4720). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0627 GHS (High: 5.6404 / Low: 5.5777).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween January and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 10 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.4483 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2024: 5.7280) against the same month in 2023 (average: 4.2653), the exchange rate shifted by +1.4628 (+34.29%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 4.4114 | 4.2508 | 4.3020 |
| February | 4.5188 | 4.4143 | 4.4503 |
| March | 4.7321 | 4.5208 | 4.6203 |
| April | 4.8791 | 4.7309 | 4.8005 |
| May | 5.2857 | 4.8863 | 5.0744 |
| June | 5.4494 | 5.2640 | 5.3728 |
| July | 5.5525 | 5.4643 | 5.5099 |
| August | 5.6101 | 5.5138 | 5.5720 |
| September | 5.6404 | 5.5777 | 5.6079 |
| October | 5.8243 | 5.6485 | 5.7192 |
| November | 5.8844 | 5.4720 | 5.7280 |
| December | 5.4847 | 5.2290 | 5.2797 |