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🇬🇭 GHS to 🇯🇵 JPYGhanaian Cedi to Japanese Yen (yen) Rate Today

Live indicative interbank rate. Last refreshed 25 Jun 2026 01:18:57 UTC.

Convert Ghanaian Cedi to Japanese Yen using the live indicative interbank rate and the converter below. Covers the cost of sending to Japan via the major mobile money apps.

LiveUpdated 2026-06-25 · Computed via USD cross
1 GHS = 13 JPY

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🇯🇵1,335JPY
1 GHS = 13 JPY · Updated 2026-06-25 01:18

GHS → JPY conversion table

GHSJPY
5006,675
1,00013,350
2,00026,700
5,00066,750
10,000133,500
25,000333,750
50,000667,500
100,0001,335,000
250,0003,337,500
500,0006,675,000
1,000,00013,350,000

Table computed at the indicative rate of 1 GHS = 13 JPY. Real operator-side values include a 1%-4% spread.

Ghanaian Cedi to Japanese Yen exchange rate history

Building rate history — check back soon.

Official vs Parallel Market Rate

Tracks live rate
Official (interbank)
Central bank reference rate
1 GHS = 13.3500 JPY
Parallel / bureau
Buy 11.973094 · Sell 12.418605
1 GHS12.191781 JPY
Premium / spread
-9.5%

Parallel premium reviewed 18 Jun 2026; the rate above tracks the live official rate (updated daily) — only the premium % is fixed.

The parallel rate shown is an indicative, community-aggregated figure sourced from CediRates forex-bureau avg. MomoCalc does not buy, sell, or set currency rates. Parallel rates vary by location, dealer, and time of day, and trading outside licensed channels may carry legal and security risks. Always confirm current rates with a licensed dealer before transacting. Educational only — not financial advice.

What moves the Ghanaian Cedi rate

The cedi is commodity-linked (gold, cocoa) and was shaped by the 2022-2024 sovereign-debt restructuring and the IMF programme. Inflation, the BoG's reserves and commodity prices are the drivers; the cedi saw heavy cumulative depreciation over that period.

About the Ghanaian Cedi

The Ghanaian Cedi (GHS, ₵) is the official currency of Ghana, issued by the Bank of Ghana. The current Cedi is the third iteration of the currency: it was reintroduced in July 2007 at a rate of 1 new Cedi for 10,000 old Cedis as part of a redenomination intended to simplify accounting and restore confidence in the unit. Subdivided into 100 pesewas, the Cedi has depreciated notably against the USD over the 2020s amid commodity-price volatility and inflation pressures. Ghana is a major gold and cocoa exporter, and Cedi liquidity often tracks commodity revenue cycles. For diaspora flows to MTN MoMo Ghana, AirtelTigo Money and Telecel Cash, the formal-channel Cedi rate sits close to interbank because Ghana's interbank market is comparatively deep and the abolition of the E-Levy in April 2025 removed a transaction-tax layer.

About the Japanese Yen

The Japanese Yen (JPY, ¥) is issued by the Bank of Japan and, unlike most currencies, has no minor unit in everyday use — amounts are quoted in whole yen, so a price is written as ¥10,000 with no decimal places. The yen is one of the world's most-traded currencies and a traditional safe-haven, which makes it relatively liquid against African currencies even though direct JPY/Africa interbank markets are thin and most rates are derived through the US dollar. For African importers the yen matters most in two arenas: capital goods and machinery (Japan is a major supplier of vehicles, plant and electronics across the continent), and the used-vehicle trade, where Japan is the dominant export source for right-hand-drive markets in Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia and beyond. Because the per-unit yen value is small against currencies like the naira or shilling, buyers usually convert in tens of thousands of yen.

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FAQ

What is the GHS/JPY exchange rate today?
The indicative rate is 1 GHS = 13 JPY, updated 2026-06-25. This is an interbank mid-market reference; mobile money operators apply their own spread on top.
How much is 100 GHS in JPY?
100 GHS ≈ 1,335 JPY at the indicative rate. For 500 GHS: 6,675 JPY. Use the converter above to try other amounts.
What's the best way to send Ghanaian Cedi to Japan?
For GHS to Japan transfers, compare Sendwave, LemFi, WorldRemit, TapTap Send, Wise and traditional bank rails. The fee structure varies by amount and receiving method.
Is the Japanese Yen a stable currency?
The Japanese Yen (JPY, ¥) is issued by the Bank of Japan and, unlike most currencies, has no minor unit in everyday use — amounts are quoted in whole yen, so a price is written as ¥10,000 with no decimal places. The yen is one of the world's most-traded currencies and a traditional safe-haven, which makes it relatively liquid against African currencies even though direct JPY/Africa interbank markets are thin and most rates are derived through the US dollar.
Why is the rate I see on my mobile money operator different?
The rate shown here is an indicative interbank mid-market reference. Operators (Sendwave, M-Pesa, MTN MoMo, LemFi, etc.) add a 1%-4% spread on top of this mid-market to cover their risk and operational cost. This is normal and consistent with market practice.

Rates shown on this page are indicative interbank reference rates updated daily. Operator send rates typically include a 1%-4% spread above this reference, which covers FX hedging cost, settlement risk and commercial margin. For exact send rates via M-Pesa, MTN MoMo, Sendwave, LemFi, WorldRemit, Wise or TapTap Send to Japan, see the inbound transfer comparison.