Historic Pound sterling Ghana Cedi

Pound sterling ghana cedi history for January 2024. The highest quote for this month is 15.682 (29/01/2024) and the lowest 15.684 (31/01/2024). The difference between high and low is -0.01.

GBP GHS average rate for January 2024 is 15.25538, the change between 01/01/2024 and 31/01/2024 is -2.6 %.

01 January 20241 GBP = 15.23 GHS
02 January 20241 GBP = 15.24 GHS
03 January 20241 GBP = 15.02 GHS
04 January 20241 GBP = 15.08 GHS
05 January 20241 GBP = 15.09 GHS
07 January 20241 GBP = 15.11 GHS
08 January 20241 GBP = 15.13 GHS
09 January 20241 GBP = 15.17 GHS
10 January 20241 GBP = 15.11 GHS
11 January 20241 GBP = 15.17 GHS
12 January 20241 GBP = 15.23 GHS
14 January 20241 GBP = 15.19 GHS
15 January 20241 GBP = 15.20 GHS
16 January 20241 GBP = 15.22 GHS
17 January 20241 GBP = 15.16 GHS
18 January 20241 GBP = 15.11 GHS
19 January 20241 GBP = 15.19 GHS
22 January 20241 GBP = 15.33 GHS
23 January 20241 GBP = 15.25 GHS
24 January 20241 GBP = 15.21 GHS
25 January 20241 GBP = 15.39 GHS
26 January 20241 GBP = 15.38 GHS
28 January 20241 GBP = 15.49 GHS
29 January 20241 GBP = 15.70 GHS
30 January 20241 GBP = 15.64 GHS
31 January 20241 GBP = 15.63 GHS

16/09/2019: Ghana Goes Cashless

The government launched the Ghana.Gov payment platform, aimed at promoting electronic payments and reducing cash transactions.

23/06/2016: Brexit Referendum

The United Kingdom voted to leave the European Union, causing significant uncertainty and volatility in the pound sterling's value.

05/07/2012: GHS Symbol Change

The Bank of Ghana introduced a new currency symbol for the cedi, changing it from GHȼ to GHS.

03/07/2007: Decimals Dropped

The Bank of Ghana dropped four decimal places, making 1 new Ghanaian cedi = 1 GHȼ.

01/07/2002: Replacement of New Cedi

The new Ghanaian cedi, denoted as GHC, replaced the second cedi at a rate of 1 cedi = 10,000 cedis.

31/12/1999: Establishment of the Euro

The euro was introduced as an electronic currency, paving the way for the eventual replacement of some national currencies, including the pound.

16/09/1992: Black Wednesday

The pound sterling experienced a severe drop in value and the UK was forced to withdraw from the European Exchange Rate Mechanism (ERM).

17/07/1978: Second Cedi Introduced

Due to high inflation, the second Ghanaian cedi was introduced with a new currency code, GHS.

14/02/1971: Decimalization of the Pound

The pound sterling was decimalized, with the old system of pounds, shillings and pence replaced by a decimal currency.

19/07/1965: Cedi Introduced

The Ghanaian pound was replaced by the Ghanaian cedi at a rate of 1 pound = 2.4 cedis, symbolizing economic independence.

06/03/1957: Ghana's Independence

Ghana gained independence from British colonial rule, leading to the introduction of the Ghanaian pound as its currency.

06/12/1921: Currency Separation with Ireland

Following the Anglo-Irish Treaty, Ireland left the United Kingdom and established its own currency, leading to separate pound sterling notes.

21/12/1816: Gold Standard Introduced

The pound sterling was officially placed on the gold standard, meaning it was backed by a fixed amount of gold.

27/07/1694: Bank of England Established

The Bank of England was founded and granted a royal charter, becoming the central bank of England.
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