Ghana Cedi exchange rate today, August 31, 2026

The Ghana cedi weakened against the US dollar but strengthened against the British pound and euro in the latest Bank of Ghana (BoG) exchange rates published for Monday, August 31, 2026.

The latest figures, based on average interbank rates recorded at the close of business on Friday, August 28, show the US dollar trading at GH¢11.2444 buying and GH¢11.2556 selling.

The British pound is quoted at GH¢15.2226 buying and GH¢15.2390 selling, while the euro stands at GH¢13.0286 buying and GH¢13.0415 selling.

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Cedi loses ground against US dollar

Compared with the previous BoG rates published on Friday, the cedi has depreciated against the dollar.

The dollar's buying rate increased from GH¢11.2129 to GH¢11.2444, while the selling rate rose from GH¢11.2241 to GH¢11.2556.

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This represents an increase of GH¢0.0315 in both rates, indicating a weaker cedi against the US currency.

Ghana Cedi to Dollar

Cedi gains against the pound and euro.

The local currency, however, recorded gains against both the pound sterling and euro.

The pound's buying rate fell from GH¢15.2383 to GH¢15.2226, while its selling rate declined from GH¢15.2547 to GH¢15.2390.

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The euro also recorded a decline, with its buying rate dropping from GH¢13.0644 to GH¢13.0286. Its selling rate decreased from GH¢13.0762 to GH¢13.0415.

What the exchange rate movements mean

Movements in major foreign currencies can have a direct impact on Ghanaian businesses, consumers and importers, particularly those involved in international payments, travel and the importation of goods.

The latest BoG figures therefore present a mixed start to the week for the Ghana cedi. While the local currency has lost some ground against the US dollar, it has strengthened modestly against both the pound sterling and euro.