YEARLY HIGH
8.1913 ETB
YEARLY LOW
5.1178 ETB
YEARLY AVERAGE
6.5740 ETB

2014 GHS to ETB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the GHS to ETB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 8.1913. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 19, dropping to 5.1178.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.0735 ETB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 8.0402 to the December average rate of 6.2969, the exchange rate registered a net change of -21.68% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 8.1913 was down 15.52% compared to the 2013 peak of 9.6960, 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 40,957 ETB
2013 Average 45,443 ETB
Yearly Trough Low 25,589 ETB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 15,367.39 ETB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

8.2986
5.1983
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GHS to ETB 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 7.2062, compared to 5.9417 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.2645 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 7.2062
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5.9417

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was September, with a trading range of 0.9042 ETB (High: 6.1334 / Low: 5.2292). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0530 ETB (High: 6.3243 / Low: 6.2713).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.9042
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0530

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 0.4496 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4496

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2014: 8.0402) against the same month in 2013 (average: 9.6199), the exchange rate shifted by -1.5796 (-16.42%).

2014 Avg (January) 8.0402
2013 Avg (January) 9.6199

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 8.1913 7.8750 8.0402
February 8.0200 7.5161 7.7233
March 7.5824 7.1933 7.4423
April 7.2128 6.8984 7.0357
May 6.9168 6.4827 6.7022
June 6.5572 5.9853 6.2936
July 6.0366 5.6015 5.8441
August 5.8631 5.1178 5.4566
September 6.1334 5.2292 5.6032
October 6.2217 6.1265 6.1942
November 6.3092 6.1869 6.2553
December 6.3243 6.2713 6.2969