YEARLY HIGH
18.5471 AFN
YEARLY LOW
13.4078 AFN
YEARLY AVERAGE
16.2698 AFN

2015 GHS to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the GHS to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 21, valuing the pair at 18.5471. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 20, dropping to 13.4078.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.1393 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 17.7043 to the December average rate of 17.7453, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.23% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 18.5471 was down 22.71% compared to the 2014 peak of 23.9981, 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 92,735 AFN
2014 Average 95,302 AFN
Yearly Trough Low 67,039 AFN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 25,696.51 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

18.1359
13.4487
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 15.6871, compared to 16.8525 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.1654 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 15.6871
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 16.8525

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was July, with a trading range of 4.6954 AFN (High: 18.5471 / Low: 13.8516). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1601 AFN (High: 15.1845 / Low: 15.0244).

July Spread (Volatile) ±4.6954
April Spread (Stable) ±0.1601

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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 1.1816 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.1816

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2015: 16.8753) against the same month in 2014 (average: 16.8552), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0201 (+0.12%).

2015 Avg (July) 16.8753
2014 Avg (July) 16.8552

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 18.1526 17.1060 17.7043
February 17.2273 16.3495 16.7525
March 16.4073 15.1920 15.8469
April 15.1845 15.0244 15.0970
May 15.1120 14.4621 14.8825
June 14.4826 13.4078 13.8393
July 18.5471 13.8516 16.8753
August 16.4490 14.7769 15.6937
September 17.0805 15.7871 16.4476
October 17.3242 16.5180 16.9641
November 17.9023 16.7658 17.3888
December 18.0431 17.4704 17.7453