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Ghana’s Cedi Beats the Rand to Rank Among Africa’s Top Currencies
Ghana’s cedi appreciated 40–50% against the US dollar in 2025, outperforming the South African rand with a 15.6% bilateral gain. The central bank’s gold reserves were cited as a factor in the cedi’s strong performance.
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