YEARLY HIGH
6.3626 ETB
YEARLY LOW
4.6913 ETB
YEARLY AVERAGE
5.5024 ETB

2015 GHS to ETB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the GHS to ETB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 21, valuing the pair at 6.3626. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 24, dropping to 4.6913.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.6713 ETB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 6.2109 to the December average rate of 5.5487, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.66% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 6.3626 was down 22.33% compared to the 2014 peak of 8.1913, 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 31,813 ETB
2014 Average 32,838 ETB
Yearly Trough Low 23,457 ETB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 8,356.26 ETB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

6.3505
4.6747
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 5.5172, compared to 5.4875 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0298 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.5172
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5.4875

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was July, with a trading range of 1.6175 ETB (High: 6.3626 / Low: 4.7451). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0494 ETB (High: 5.5719 / Low: 5.5225).

July Spread (Volatile) ±1.6175
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0494

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 0.5914 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5914

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2015: 5.7700) against the same month in 2014 (average: 5.8441), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0741 (-1.27%).

2015 Avg (July) 5.7700
2014 Avg (July) 5.8441

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 6.3107 6.0529 6.2109
February 6.0971 5.8118 5.9354
March 5.8255 5.3677 5.6040
April 5.3683 5.3112 5.3363
May 5.3337 5.0698 5.2025
June 5.0419 4.6913 4.8143
July 6.3626 4.7451 5.7700
August 5.5151 4.8119 5.1786
September 5.5502 5.1732 5.3870
October 5.6403 5.3800 5.5226
November 5.5725 5.4366 5.5180
December 5.5719 5.5225 5.5487