YEARLY HIGH
16.3141 GMD
YEARLY LOW
10.2814 GMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
13.3198 GMD

2014 GHS to GMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the GHS to GMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 16.3141. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 19, dropping to 10.2814.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 6.0327 GMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 15.9783 to the December average rate of 13.4571, the exchange rate registered a net change of -15.78% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 16.3141 was down 10.61% compared to the 2013 peak of 18.2506, 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 81,571 GMD
2013 Average 82,194 GMD
Yearly Trough Low 51,407 GMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 30,163.39 GMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

16.4829
10.4286
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GHS to GMD 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 14.4069, compared to 12.2327 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 2.1742 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 14.4069
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 12.2327

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was September, with a trading range of 1.6184 GMD (High: 12.1195 / Low: 10.5011). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1147 GMD (High: 13.4976 / Low: 13.3829).

September Spread (Volatile) ±1.6184
December Spread (Stable) ±0.1147

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 1.0143 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.0143

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2014: 15.9783) against the same month in 2013 (average: 17.5767), the exchange rate shifted by -1.5984 (-9.09%).

2014 Avg (January) 15.9783
2013 Avg (January) 17.5767

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 16.3141 15.6077 15.9783
February 15.9228 14.8659 15.3124
March 14.9675 14.2028 14.7090
April 14.3156 13.5326 14.0639
May 14.0329 13.1257 13.6232
June 13.2679 12.1404 12.7546
July 12.1324 11.2184 11.7403
August 11.7475 10.2814 10.9331
September 12.1195 10.5011 11.1459
October 13.3958 12.1232 12.6879
November 13.5271 13.2780 13.4320
December 13.4976 13.3829 13.4571