USD → 
GHS Rate as of2026-05-18 USD to GHS Converter.
1 USD = 15.8 GHS as of 2026-05-18. USD-GHS reflects Ghana's tumultuous five-year journey through sovereign debt default, IMF program, and partial recovery. The cedi collapsed from ~5.7/USD in 2021 to a peak of ~16/USD in late 2022 as Ghana defaulted on its external debt in December 2022 and entered an IMF Extended Credit Facility ($3B) in May 2023 alongside G20 Common Framework debt restructuring with bilateral creditors. Since the IMF program began, the cedi has actually been one of Africa's better-performing currencies in 2024-25 — debt restructuring concluded with bilateral creditors in mid-2024 and with private bondholders in late 2024.
USD → GHS Converter
| 🇺🇸 USD | 🇬🇭 GHS |
|---|---|
| $1.00 | GHS 15.80 |
| $10.00 | GHS 158.00 |
| $100.00 | GHS 1,580.00 |
| $500.00 | GHS 7,900.00 |
| $1,000.00 | GHS 15,800.00 |
| $5,000.00 | GHS 79,000.00 |
| $10,000.00 | GHS 158,000.00 |
| $50,000.00 | GHS 790,000.00 |
| $100,000.00 | GHS 1,580,000.00 |
USD trend over time.
USD to GHS conversion table.
Common US Dollar amounts converted to Ghana Cedi at today's rate of 1 USD = 15.8 GHS. The reverse holds too: 1 GHS = 0.0633 USD.
| 1 USD | 15.8 GHS |
| 5 USD | 79 GHS |
| 10 USD | 158 GHS |
| 25 USD | 395 GHS |
| 50 USD | 790 GHS |
| 100 USD | 1,580 GHS |
| 500 USD | 7,900 GHS |
| 1,000 USD | 15,800 GHS |
| 5,000 USD | 79,000 GHS |
| 10,000 USD | 158,000 GHS |
| 1 GHS | 0.0633 USD |
| 5 GHS | 0.3165 USD |
| 10 GHS | 0.6329 USD |
| 25 GHS | 1.58 USD |
| 50 GHS | 3.16 USD |
| 100 GHS | 6.33 USD |
| 500 GHS | 31.65 USD |
| 1,000 GHS | 63.29 USD |
| 5,000 GHS | 316.46 USD |
| 10,000 GHS | 632.91 USD |
Why people convert USD to GHS.
The USD/GHS corridor is driven mostly by global reserve currency and remittances from US-based workers. On the Ghana Cedi side, demand comes from gold/cocoa exports, diaspora remittances, and post-2022 IMF program. Because both sides see steady two-way flow, USD/GHS is one of the more liquid pairs in this region — which usually means tighter spreads and smaller markups than thinly-traded exotic pairs.
Over the past 12 months the US Dollar has moved up 6.0% against the Ghana Cedi, and over five years it has strengthened about 177.2% (from 5.7 to 15.8). If you're sending money on this corridor, that trend matters: a rising rate means timing your transfer — or locking a rate with a forward contract for large amounts — can change the Ghana Cedi you receive by a meaningful margin.
Getting the best USD → GHS rate. The figure above is the mid-market rate — the "true" rate banks and brokers reference. Most banks add a 1–3% margin on top and may charge a flat wire fee. Specialist services (Wise, Remitly, and regional exchange houses on this corridor) typically convert closer to mid-market. Always compare the effective rate after all fees, not just the headline rate — on a large USD transfer, a 2% difference is real money.
Rates shown are indicative mid-market rates as of 2026-05-18 and are for informational purposes only — not a quote or financial advice. Confirm the live rate with your provider before transacting.
