Cedi holds at GH¢11.51 to $1, a week to Christmas

The Ghana cedi is under pressure against major trading currencies, raising concerns ahead of the festive season.

Data from the Bank of Ghana show that the cedi is trading at GH¢11.51 to the US dollar on the interbank market as of December 15, 2025, and on the forex market the dollar is trading at GH¢12.45 on Friday, December 19, 2025.

A weaker cedi typically leads to higher prices for imported goods such as food, clothing, electronics, and household items, increasing the cost of Christmas and New Year celebrations.

Fuel prices may also rise since petroleum products are imported in dollars, potentially resulting in higher transport fares and increased costs for businesses.

Overall, the continued depreciation is expected to reduce purchasing power and place additional strain on household budgets.

Interbank Market: Cedi trading at GH¢11.50 to a dollar with 8 days to Christmas

Here's how the cedi is faring on the Bank of Ghana interbank market:

⦁Dollar- Buying at GH¢11.50, Selling at GH¢11.51

⦁Pound - Buying at GH¢15.42, Selling at GH¢15.43

⦁Euro - Buying at GH¢13.49, Selling at GH¢13.51

Here's how the cedi is trading at the forex bureaus:

⦁Dollar - Buying at GH¢12.05, Selling at GH¢12.45

⦁Pound - Buying at GH¢15.80, Selling at GH¢16.70

⦁Euro - Buying at GH¢13.70, Selling at GH¢14.60

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