Audio By Carbonatix
Few currencies have had a year as dramatic as the Ghanaian cedi in 2025.
It opened the year trading at ₵14.70 to the dollar, weakened slightly to ₵15.50 by February, and then held steady through April — one of the longest periods of stability in a decade.
Then came the surprise.
Between April and May, the cedi strengthened sharply to ₵10.30, defying nearly all expectations.
Watch the full explainer video here:
DISCLAIMER: The Views, Comments, Opinions, Contributions and Statements made by Readers and Contributors on this platform do not necessarily represent the views or policy of Multimedia Group Limited.
DISCLAIMER: The Views, Comments, Opinions, Contributions and Statements made by Readers and Contributors on this platform do not necessarily represent the views or policy of Multimedia Group Limited.
Latest Stories
-
Sports Ministry denies involvement in World Cup visa scandal, calls for probe
26 minutes -
Ghana earns top US ranking in fight against human trafficking
32 minutes -
Education Minister commends teacher unions for suspending nationwide strike
39 minutes -
‘Farmers Services Centres to be game changer for Ghana’s agriculture’ – Mahama
45 minutes -
WIWIK launches new leadership development pathway for Ghanaian university students
50 minutes -
Public basic schools resume today after strike suspension
57 minutes -
Environment Minister calls for transparency in Ghana’s GMO adoption
1 hour -
Ghana risks 10% to 100% tariffs on exports to US under Trump’s threats as it moves to join BRICS
1 hour -
GoldBod pumps US$255m into banks as festive dollar demand rises
2 hours -
Ato Forson leads Ghana’s push for investment at IMF–World Bank meetings
2 hours -
US Justice Department investigates TV networks over Trump pool coverage
2 hours -
PM says it is ‘clear’ Russia interfered with Brexit vote
2 hours -
Stanbic Bank launches ‘Be Powered’ campaign to drive Ghana’s green future
2 hours -
US imposes sanctions on ICC hours after former judge wins Nobel Peace Prize
3 hours -
South Africa withdraws asylum directive after anti-migrant violence
3 hours