YEARLY HIGH
501.7142 BIF
YEARLY LOW
353.7025 BIF
YEARLY AVERAGE
416.9889 BIF

2015 GHS to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the GHS to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 21, valuing the pair at 501.7142. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 24, dropping to 353.7025.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 148.0117 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 480.7014 to the December average rate of 408.6748, the exchange rate registered a net change of -14.98% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 501.7142 was down 24.09% compared to the 2014 peak of 660.9709, 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 2,508,571 BIF
2014 Average 2,596,231 BIF
Yearly Trough Low 1,768,512 BIF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 740,058.60 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

492.2724
353.4194
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GHS to BIF 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 423.4489, compared to 410.5288 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 12.9201 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 423.4489
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 410.5288

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was July, with a trading range of 142.6750 BIF (High: 501.7142 / Low: 359.0392). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 7.2603 BIF (High: 412.3546 / Low: 405.0942).

July Spread (Volatile) ±142.6750
April Spread (Stable) ±7.2603

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 61.5091 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -61.5091

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2015: 448.2697) against the same month in 2014 (average: 458.8848), the exchange rate shifted by -10.6151 (-2.31%).

2015 Avg (July) 448.2697
2014 Avg (July) 458.8848

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 490.1240 465.1784 480.7014
February 473.5636 445.6887 458.2514
March 449.3615 410.1297 431.3265
April 412.3546 405.0942 408.4313
May 407.8091 384.3089 396.9924
June 384.2001 353.7025 364.9905
July 501.7142 359.0392 448.2697
August 410.6823 358.9150 386.7606
September 415.8039 381.1447 401.1657
October 418.1273 399.4343 410.2815
November 413.9386 404.1058 408.0207
December 415.3546 400.6206 408.6748