A dollar and a cedi noteGhana’s local currency, the Ghana cedi (GH¢), has, for the first time in about three decades, made an annual gain against the United States dollar ($). According to a report by Bloomberg, the Ghana cedi appreciated by 41% against the dollar for the year 2025, making it (the cedi) the best performer among 144 currencies tracked by Bloomberg after the Russian ruble. The Bloomberg Dollar Index is headed for its worst decline since 2017,” part of the report reads. It added that the establishment of the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) to regulate the purchase of gold in the country played a key role in the cedi’s performance. Read the full Bloomberg report below:BAI

Source: GhanaWeb January 01, 2026 05:19 UTC