YEARLY HIGH
0.6234 BBD
YEARLY LOW
0.4533 BBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5323 BBD

2015 GHS to BBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the GHS to BBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 5, valuing the pair at 0.6234. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 24, dropping to 0.4533.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1700 BBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6135 to the December average rate of 0.5257, the exchange rate registered a net change of -14.31% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 0.6234 was down 27.10% compared to the 2014 peak of 0.8551, 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 3,117 BBD
2014 Average 3,345 BBD
Yearly Trough Low 2,267 BBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 850.18 BBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

0.6282
0.4516
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GHS to BBD 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 0.5403, compared to 0.5243 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0160 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5403
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5243

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was July, with a trading range of 0.1546 BBD (High: 0.6129 / Low: 0.4583). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0055 BBD (High: 0.5245 / Low: 0.5190).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.1546
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0055

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0588 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0588

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2015: 0.6135) against the same month in 2014 (average: 0.8390), the exchange rate shifted by -0.2256 (-26.88%).

2015 Avg (January) 0.6135
2014 Avg (January) 0.8390

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.6234 0.5970 0.6135
February 0.6010 0.5703 0.5843
March 0.5723 0.5258 0.5497
April 0.5245 0.5190 0.5218
May 0.5197 0.4929 0.5063
June 0.4900 0.4533 0.4663
July 0.6129 0.4583 0.5563
August 0.5291 0.4627 0.4975
September 0.5311 0.4955 0.5156
October 0.5389 0.5124 0.5265
November 0.5286 0.5175 0.5240
December 0.5318 0.5215 0.5257