Dollar to Cedi Rate Today
The current Bank of Ghana interbank rate for the US dollar, what forex bureaux charge, and why the two differ.
The Bank of Ghana interbank mid rate for the US dollar was GH¢11.5500 on 18 September 2026, with buying at GH¢11.5442 and selling at GH¢11.5558. This is the official benchmark rate. At forex bureaux the dollar traded higher, around GH¢11.75 buying and GH¢12.15 selling on 11 September 2026, roughly 5 percent above the official selling rate.
| Rate type | What it is | Recent level (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| BoG interbank | The official benchmark, set on the interbank market | GH¢11.5500 mid (18 Sep 2026) |
| Forex bureau | What licensed bureaux quote the public, with a wider margin | GH¢11.75 / 12.15 (11 Sep 2026) |
Use the interbank rate to understand the official value of the cedi; expect to pay closer to the bureau rate in practice.
Over the last year yes, but it has steadied. The cedi lost about 9.91% against the dollar in the twelve months to 15 July 2026. Since then the move has been small: the Bank of Ghana interbank mid rate went from GH¢11.4635 on 9 July 2026 to GH¢11.5500 on 18 September 2026, a slide of 0.75% over more than two months. Convert an amount at the current rate with our currency converter, and see all pairs on the exchange rates hub.
Sources: Bank of Ghana, Daily Interbank FX Rates (interbank, 18 Sep 2026, and 9 Jul 2026 for the comparison); CediRates (bureau, 11 Sep 2026); Trading Economics (12-month change to 15 Jul 2026). Published by websitesgh.com.