YEARLY HIGH
3.8771 GHS
YEARLY LOW
2.3389 GHS
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.0411 GHS

2014 BMD to GHS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the BMD to GHS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 19, valuing the pair at 3.8771. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 4, dropping to 2.3389.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.5382 GHS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.3840 to the December average rate of 3.2042, the exchange rate registered a net change of 34.41% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 3.8771 was up 63.32% compared to the 2013 peak of 2.3739, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 19,385 GHS
2013 Average 10,331 GHS
Yearly Trough Low 11,694 GHS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 7,691.01 GHS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

3.7651
2.2584
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BMD 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 2.7104, compared to 3.3718 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.6614 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.7104
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.3718

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was September, with a trading range of 0.5371 GHS (High: 3.8012 / Low: 3.2641). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0143 GHS (High: 3.2105 / Low: 3.1962).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.5371
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0143

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 0.3358 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3358

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2014: 3.6395) against the same month in 2013 (average: 2.1125), the exchange rate shifted by +1.5270 (+72.28%).

2014 Avg (August) 3.6395
2013 Avg (August) 2.1125

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.4417 2.3389 2.3840
February 2.5697 2.3942 2.4924
March 2.6925 2.5444 2.5934
April 2.8257 2.6865 2.7655
May 3.0172 2.8263 2.9129
June 3.2734 2.9850 3.1139
July 3.5309 3.2575 3.3767
August 3.8771 3.3722 3.6395
September 3.8012 3.2641 3.5676
October 3.2663 3.1927 3.2318
November 3.2472 3.1867 3.2109
December 3.2105 3.1962 3.2042