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In a significant boost to the local economy, the Ghana cedi is entering the final days of 2025 on its strongest footing in 10 years. <\/p>\n

The currency has defied traditional seasonal trends of end-of-year depreciation, marking a dramatic turnaround that is providing much-needed relief to the nation\u2019s private sector.<\/p>\n

For decades, the final quarter in Ghana has typically been characterised by a \u201cforex squeeze\u201d as importers scramble for dollars to stock shelves for the festive season. <\/p>\n

However, 2025 has seen a reversal of this pattern. Market data reveals that the local currency has not only held its ground but has actively clawed back value against major global benchmarks.<\/p>\n

The Numbers: A Comparative Triumph<\/strong><\/p>\n

The scale of the cedi\u2019s recovery is most evident when compared to the turbulent close of the previous year. <\/p>\n

Last week, the interbank market opened with the dollar at GH\u023c11.50, the pound at GH\u023c15.36, and the Euro at GH\u023c13.47. <\/p>\n

By the start of this final week of December, those rates had sharpened to:<\/p>\n