Johnson Asiama is the Governor of tthe Bank of Ghana
Bank of Ghana Governor, Dr Johnson Asiama, has assured Ghanaians of a stable exchange rate during the Christmas season, offering reassurance to businesses and consumers preparing for increased festive spending.
Speaking at the African Virtual Assets Summit (AVAS) 2026 on Monday, November 2, 2026, he expressed confidence in the cedi’s performance.
“What I can promise is a good Christmas as far as the exchange rate is concerned. We will have a good Christmas,” he said.
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His assurance comes amid concerns about currency movements and their effects on import costs, business expenses and consumer prices.
The Bank of Ghana’s latest interbank rates quoted the US dollar at GH¢11.6142 for buying and GH¢11.6258 for selling.
The British pound was quoted at GH¢15.5549 for buying and GH¢15.5704 for selling, while the euro stood at GH¢12.9559 and GH¢12.9678, respectively.
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Dr Asiama did not provide a specific exchange rate target for Christmas or outline any new measures to support his assurance.
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