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Official Rate Sheet: Ghanaian Cedi (GHS) / Special Drawing Rights (XDR)

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Mid-Market Rate: 1 GHS = 0.0602 XDR

Real-Time Interbank Wholesale Feed: October 6, 2026

Ghanaian Cedi to Special Drawing Rights Exchange Rate (GHS to XDR)

Real-time mid-market wholesale rate with zero retail markup. Check benchmark pricing before bank conversion or international wire transfer.

Bottom Line Up Front (BLUF): How much is 1,000 GHS in XDR?

1 GHS = 0.0602 XDR

At the current mid-market wholesale exchange rate, converting 1,000 Ghanaian Cedi (GHS) yields approximately 60.25 Special Drawing Rights (XDR) (inverse rate: 1 XDR = 16.5983 GHS). This rate represents the pure interbank benchmark. Retail dealers and commercial banks typically apply a commercial spread between 1.5% and 3.5%. View live calculations, historical charts, and provider spreads below.

You Pay (Amount): GHS

You Receive (Estimate): XDR

Wycena na podstawie średniego kursu międzybankowego (0,00% marży)

Kurs rynkowy: 1 GHS = 0.0602 XDR

Kurs odwrotny: 1 XDR = 16.5983 GHS

Status danych: Live Data (Redis)

Looking for reverse calculation? Check XDR to GHS (Special Drawing Rights to Ghanaian Cedi) Live Converter →

GHS to XDR Real-Time & Historical Rate Chart

Track historical volatility and key price support levels for Ghanaian Cedi against Special Drawing Rights

Period High

0.0610 XDR

Period Low

0.0595 XDR

Volatility / Avg

0.0602 XDR

Mid-Market Trend

+0.25%

30-Day Range (1M) Position: 50% range

Min: 0.0595 XDR

Max: 0.0610 XDR

52-Week Range (1Y) Current Position: 65% Range

Min: 0.0581 XDR

Max: 0.0624 XDR

Standard Denomination Conversion Matrix (GHS & XDR)

Wholesale interbank rate matrix with zero retail markup or hidden fees.

Ghanaian Cedi → Special Drawing Rights (GHS / XDR)

Wholesale Benchmark

Ghanaian Cedi (GHS)	Special Drawing Rights (XDR)
1 GHS	0.06 XDR
5 GHS	0.30 XDR
10 GHS	0.60 XDR
25 GHS	1.51 XDR
50 GHS	3.01 XDR
100 GHS	6.02 XDR
200 GHS	12.05 XDR
250 GHS	15.06 XDR
500 GHS	30.12 XDR
1,000 GHS	60.25 XDR
2,500 GHS	150.62 XDR
5,000 GHS	301.24 XDR
10,000 GHS	602.47 XDR

Special Drawing Rights → Ghanaian Cedi (XDR / GHS)

Wholesale Benchmark

Special Drawing Rights (XDR)	Ghanaian Cedi (GHS)
1 XDR	16.60 GHS
5 XDR	82.99 GHS
10 XDR	165.98 GHS
25 XDR	414.96 GHS
50 XDR	829.91 GHS
100 XDR	1,659.83 GHS
200 XDR	3,319.65 GHS
250 XDR	4,149.57 GHS
500 XDR	8,299.13 GHS
1,000 XDR	16,598.26 GHS
2,500 XDR	41,495.65 GHS
5,000 XDR	82,991.31 GHS
10,000 XDR	165,982.62 GHS

Provider / Channel	GHS/XDR Effective Exchange Rate	Estimated Fee	Estimated Received (XDR)	Effective Difference
⚡ LocalExchangeRates Interbank Wholesale (Pure Benchmark)	0.0602 XDR	0.00%	301.24 XDR	Benchmark (0%)
🏦 Major Commercial High-Street Banks Standard bank wire / counter transfer	0.0581 XDR	~3.50%	290.69 XDR	-10.54 XDR
✈️ Airport Currency Exchange Kiosks Airport terminal cash counters	0.0542 XDR	~10.00%	271.11 XDR	-30.12 XDR

1 GHS to XDR: Ghanaian Cedi to Special Drawing Rights Exchange Guide

Searches for 1 GHS to XDR or convert GHS to XDR describe the amount of Special Drawing Rights received per 1 Ghanaian Cedi. At today's wholesale baseline of 1 GHS = 0.0602 XDR (inverse: 1 XDR = 16.5983 GHS), understanding retail bank margins helps protect your funds:

🌏 International Transfers & Travel (Ghana ↔ International Monetary Fund (IMF))

Whether remitting money internationally or budgeting for travel, benchmark retail bank quotes against the wholesale mid-market rate to avoid excessive markups.

🏦 Commercial Bank Spreads

Major commercial banks typically add markups between 1.5% and 3.5% on foreign currencies, whereas digital multi-currency accounts operate with tighter margins.

📈 Monetary Policy Drivers

Interest rate decisions and monetary policies set by Bank of Ghana (BoG) and International Monetary Fund (IMF) shape the medium-to-long term valuation of GHS/XDR.

GHS and XDR Currency Profiles

Official monetary framework, central bank governance, and banknote specifications for Ghana and International Monetary Fund (IMF).

How the GHS to XDR Exchange Rate Works

Foreign exchange transactions between Ghana (GHS) and International Monetary Fund (IMF) (XDR) trade continuously on global wholesale interbank currency markets. The mid-market rate represents the exact mathematical midpoint between institutional buy (bid) and sell (ask) quotes without retail dealer markups.

Key considerations when converting or transferring between GHS and XDR:

Banking Channel Selection: Digital banking transfers and specialized multi-currency accounts generally offer exchange margins of 0.2% to 0.8%, whereas airport physical cash booths frequently charge 8% to 12% over the interbank baseline.
Central Bank Oversight & Policy: Monetary policy decisions, policy interest rate differentials, and currency reserves managed by Bank of Ghana (BoG) and International Monetary Fund (IMF) serve as the primary long-term drivers for this currency pair.
Customs Cash Declaration Thresholds: Travelers carrying banknotes or negotiable instruments between Ghana and International Monetary Fund (IMF) exceeding equivalent to 10,000 USD or EUR are legally required to file written declarations with border authorities.
Avoid Dynamic Currency Conversion (DCC): When using payment cards abroad or withdrawing cash from ATMs, always elect to be billed in the local currency (XDR) rather than your home billing currency to bypass costly DCC conversion markups.

LocalExchangeRates aggregates real-time wholesale interbank benchmarks to provide users with transparent, independent currency valuation.

Frequently Asked Questions: Ghanaian Cedi to Special Drawing Rights Conversion

Common questions regarding Ghanaian Cedi to Special Drawing Rights conversion, bank spreads, and transfer costs.

How much is 1,000 GHS in XDR today?

At the current mid-market exchange rate (1 GHS = 0.0602 XDR), 1,000 Ghanaian Cedi equals approximately 60.25 Special Drawing Rights. Retail exchange bureaus and commercial banks typically apply a 1.5% to 3.5% transaction spread.

Where can I get the best exchange rate for Ghanaian Cedi?

To secure the best rates, avoid airport currency kiosks which routinely apply markups exceeding 8% to 12%. Converting currency at major commercial banks or using a low-fee multi-currency card typically delivers the closest rate to the mid-market benchmark.

Are there cash declaration limits when traveling with GHS?

Most international customs jurisdictions mandate a formal declaration when carrying physical cash or negotiable instruments exceeding the equivalent of 10,000 USD or EUR. Check with local customs authority (Bank of Ghana (BoG)) prior to departure.

Does the exchange rate fluctuate during weekends?

Global interbank foreign exchange markets close on Friday evening (5:00 PM EST) and reopen on Sunday evening. Over the weekend, rates remain static at the Friday close, though retail providers may widen spreads to offset volatility risks.

How is the mid-market exchange rate calculated?

The mid-market exchange rate is the exact midpoint between global wholesale institutional buy (bid) and sell (ask) quotes. It serves as the global benchmark without any added retail broker or banking markup.