YEARLY HIGH
4.7723 GHS
YEARLY LOW
3.0887 GHS
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.3261 GHS

2023 XCD to GHS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the XCD to GHS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 23, valuing the pair at 4.7723. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 3.0887.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.6837 GHS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.2360 to the December average rate of 4.4482, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.01% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 4.7723 was down 11.82% compared to the 2022 peak of 5.4122, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 23,862 GHS
2022 Average 16,671 GHS
Yearly Trough Low 15,443 GHS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 8,418.39 GHS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

4.6647
4.1283
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XCD 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 4.3414, compared to 4.3107 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0307 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.3414
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.3107

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was January, with a trading range of 1.5366 GHS (High: 4.6253 / Low: 3.0887). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0488 GHS (High: 4.4763 / Low: 4.4275).

January Spread (Volatile) ±1.5366
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0488

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 0.3287 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3287

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2023: 4.6200) against the same month in 2022 (average: 2.4089), the exchange rate shifted by +2.2111 (+91.79%).

2023 Avg (February) 4.6200
2022 Avg (February) 2.4089

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.6253 3.0887 4.2360
February 4.7723 4.4994 4.6200
March 4.7324 4.3107 4.5630
April 4.4560 3.9798 4.2343
May 4.3840 3.9377 4.2051
June 4.2574 4.1211 4.1903
July 4.3010 4.1763 4.2214
August 4.2321 4.1322 4.1730
September 4.2995 4.2209 4.2510
October 4.4025 4.2919 4.3517
November 4.4416 4.3854 4.4191
December 4.4763 4.4275 4.4482