YEARLY HIGH
5.6241 MDL
YEARLY LOW
3.5492 MDL
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.6735 MDL

2014 GHS to MDL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the GHS to MDL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 1, valuing the pair at 5.6241. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 19, dropping to 3.5492.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.0749 MDL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.5285 to the December average rate of 4.8151, the exchange rate registered a net change of -12.90% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 5.6241 was down 13.19% compared to the 2013 peak of 6.4783, 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 28,120 MDL
2013 Average 30,427 MDL
Yearly Trough Low 17,746 MDL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 10,374.35 MDL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

5.7008
3.6331
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GHS to MDL 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 5.0184, compared to 4.3286 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.6898 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.0184
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.3286

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was September, with a trading range of 0.7337 MDL (High: 4.4263 / Low: 3.6926). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0995 MDL (High: 4.5718 / Low: 4.4722).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.7337
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0995

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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.3383 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3383

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2014: 5.4182) against the same month in 2013 (average: 6.3479), the exchange rate shifted by -0.9297 (-14.65%).

2014 Avg (February) 5.4182
2013 Avg (February) 6.3479

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.6218 5.4385 5.5285
February 5.6241 5.2994 5.4182
March 5.3497 4.9500 5.1835
April 4.9783 4.7457 4.8453
May 4.7601 4.5432 4.6627
June 4.6436 4.2789 4.4721
July 4.2973 3.9310 4.1372
August 4.1172 3.5492 3.8054
September 4.4263 3.6926 4.0218
October 4.5718 4.4722 4.5355
November 4.7381 4.5247 4.6566
December 4.8997 4.6868 4.8151