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

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Mid-Market Rate: 1 XDR = 16.5983 GHS

Real-Time Interbank Wholesale Feed: October 6, 2026

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

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 XDR in GHS?

1 XDR = 16.5983 GHS

At the current mid-market wholesale exchange rate, converting 1,000 Special Drawing Rights (XDR) yields approximately 16,598.26 Ghanaian Cedi (GHS) (inverse rate: 1 GHS = 0.0602 XDR). 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): XDR

You Receive (Estimate): GHS

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

Kurs rynkowy: 1 XDR = 16.5983 GHS

Kurs odwrotny: 1 GHS = 0.0602 XDR

Status danych: Live Data (Redis)

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

XDR to GHS Real-Time & Historical Rate Chart

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

Period High

16.7974 GHS

Period Low

16.3991 GHS

Volatility / Avg

16.5983 GHS

Mid-Market Trend

+0.25%

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

Min: 16.3991 GHS

Max: 16.7974 GHS

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

Min: 16.0173 GHS

Max: 17.1792 GHS

Standard Denomination Conversion Matrix (XDR & GHS)

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

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

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

Provider / Channel	XDR/GHS Effective Exchange Rate	Estimated Fee	Estimated Received (GHS)	Effective Difference
⚡ LocalExchangeRates Interbank Wholesale (Pure Benchmark)	16.5983 GHS	0.00%	82,991.31 GHS	Benchmark (0%)
🏦 Major Commercial High-Street Banks Standard bank wire / counter transfer	16.0173 GHS	~3.50%	80,086.61 GHS	-2,904.70 GHS
✈️ Airport Currency Exchange Kiosks Airport terminal cash counters	14.9384 GHS	~10.00%	74,692.18 GHS	-8,299.13 GHS

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

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

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

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 International Monetary Fund (IMF) and Bank of Ghana (BoG) shape the medium-to-long term valuation of XDR/GHS.

XDR and GHS Currency Profiles

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

How the XDR to GHS Exchange Rate Works

Foreign exchange transactions between International Monetary Fund (IMF) (XDR) and Ghana (GHS) 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 XDR and GHS:

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 International Monetary Fund (IMF) and Bank of Ghana (BoG) serve as the primary long-term drivers for this currency pair.
Customs Cash Declaration Thresholds: Travelers carrying banknotes or negotiable instruments between International Monetary Fund (IMF) and Ghana 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 (GHS) 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: Special Drawing Rights to Ghanaian Cedi Conversion

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

How much is 1,000 XDR in GHS today?

At the current mid-market exchange rate (1 XDR = 16.5983 GHS), 1,000 Special Drawing Rights equals approximately 16,598.26 Ghanaian Cedi. 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 Special Drawing Rights?

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 XDR?

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 (International Monetary Fund (IMF)) 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.