YEARLY HIGH
55.8986 LKR
YEARLY LOW
33.5748 LKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
43.7369 LKR

2014 GHS to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the GHS to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 55.8986. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 19, dropping to 33.5748.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 22.3238 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 54.8429 to the December average rate of 40.9425, the exchange rate registered a net change of -25.35% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 55.8986 was down 17.02% compared to the 2013 peak of 67.3635, 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 279,493 LKR
2013 Average 313,545 LKR
Yearly Trough Low 167,874 LKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 111,619.21 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

56.7440
33.9312
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GHS to LKR 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 48.6092, compared to 38.8647 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 9.7444 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 48.6092
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 38.8647

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was September, with a trading range of 5.7302 LKR (High: 39.9953 / Low: 34.2650). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1763 LKR (High: 41.0497 / Low: 40.8734).

September Spread (Volatile) ±5.7302
December Spread (Stable) ±0.1763

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 3.2835 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -3.2835

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2014: 54.8429) against the same month in 2013 (average: 66.6973), the exchange rate shifted by -11.8543 (-17.77%).

2014 Avg (January) 54.8429
2013 Avg (January) 66.6973

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 55.8986 53.5316 54.8429
February 54.6099 50.8968 52.5069
March 51.3161 48.5452 50.3888
April 48.6471 46.2321 47.2485
May 46.2218 43.2211 44.7968
June 43.6731 39.8144 41.8710
July 39.9994 36.8787 38.5876
August 38.6182 33.5748 35.8323
September 39.9953 34.2650 36.6130
October 40.9186 39.9292 40.4150
November 41.1476 40.3073 40.7980
December 41.0497 40.8734 40.9425