YEARLY HIGH
23.9981 AFN
YEARLY LOW
14.4753 AFN
YEARLY AVERAGE
19.0814 AFN

2014 GHS to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the GHS to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 23.9981. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 19, dropping to 14.4753.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 9.5229 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 23.6022 to the December average rate of 18.1019, the exchange rate registered a net change of -23.30% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 23.9981 was down 13.96% compared to the 2013 peak of 27.8915, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 119,991 AFN
2013 Average 132,816 AFN
Yearly Trough Low 72,376 AFN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 47,614.39 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

24.4128
14.6855
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GHS to AFN 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 21.1430, compared to 17.0198 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 4.1233 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 21.1430
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 17.0198

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was September, with a trading range of 2.6615 AFN (High: 17.4723 / Low: 14.8109). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2069 AFN (High: 18.2061 / Low: 17.9992).

September Spread (Volatile) ±2.6615
December Spread (Stable) ±0.2069

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 1.5946 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.5946

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2014: 23.6022) against the same month in 2013 (average: 27.0212), the exchange rate shifted by -3.4190 (-12.65%).

2014 Avg (January) 23.6022
2013 Avg (January) 27.0212

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 23.9981 23.2714 23.6022
February 23.5809 22.1524 22.7676
March 22.4501 21.1633 21.9655
April 21.2382 20.0882 20.5507
May 20.1129 18.8960 19.5224
June 19.1674 17.5046 18.4498
July 17.6172 15.9756 16.8552
August 16.8621 14.4753 15.4961
September 17.4723 14.8109 15.9576
October 17.9601 17.4754 17.7322
November 18.2079 17.6922 17.9757
December 18.2061 17.9992 18.1019