YEARLY HIGH
0.0691 GHS
YEARLY LOW
0.0417 GHS
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0533 GHS

2014 AFN to GHS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the AFN to GHS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 19, valuing the pair at 0.0691. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 0.0417.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0274 GHS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0424 to the December average rate of 0.0552, the exchange rate registered a net change of 30.38% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 0.0691 was up 63.05% compared to the 2013 peak of 0.0424, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 AFN based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 345 GHS
2013 Average 188 GHS
Yearly Trough Low 208 GHS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 137.07 GHS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

0.0669
0.0401
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AFN to GHS Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis

A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.

Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)

Seasonal

The average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 0.0477, compared to 0.0590 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0114 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0477
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0590

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was September, with a trading range of 0.0103 GHS (High: 0.0675 / Low: 0.0572). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0006 GHS (High: 0.0556 / Low: 0.0549).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0103
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0006

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0065 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0065

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2014: 0.0646) against the same month in 2013 (average: 0.0377), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0269 (+71.24%).

2014 Avg (August) 0.0646
2013 Avg (August) 0.0377

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0430 0.0417 0.0424
February 0.0451 0.0424 0.0439
March 0.0473 0.0445 0.0455
April 0.0498 0.0471 0.0487
May 0.0529 0.0497 0.0512
June 0.0571 0.0522 0.0542
July 0.0626 0.0568 0.0594
August 0.0691 0.0593 0.0646
September 0.0675 0.0572 0.0629
October 0.0572 0.0557 0.0564
November 0.0565 0.0549 0.0556
December 0.0556 0.0549 0.0552