YEARLY HIGH
186.3662 MWK
YEARLY LOW
101.5230 MWK
YEARLY AVERAGE
140.5011 MWK

2014 GHS to MWK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the GHS to MWK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 23, valuing the pair at 186.3662. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 19, dropping to 101.5230.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 84.8432 MWK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 182.6997 to the December average rate of 150.1061, the exchange rate registered a net change of -17.84% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 186.3662 was down 11.99% compared to the 2013 peak of 211.7572, 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 931,831 MWK
2013 Average 883,867 MWK
Yearly Trough Low 507,615 MWK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 424,215.89 MWK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

190.1045
101.2469
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GHS to MWK 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 153.3238, compared to 127.6784 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 25.6453 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 153.3238
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 127.6784

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was October, with a trading range of 21.6817 MWK (High: 143.4309 / Low: 121.7492). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 8.3641 MWK (High: 154.2061 / Low: 145.8421).

October Spread (Volatile) ±21.6817
December Spread (Stable) ±8.3641

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 17.0631 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -17.0631

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2014: 182.6997) against the same month in 2013 (average: 176.9312), the exchange rate shifted by +5.7685 (+3.26%).

2014 Avg (January) 182.6997
2013 Avg (January) 176.9312

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 186.3662 177.9227 182.6997
February 178.5467 163.7700 170.3992
March 166.5933 151.6946 161.2010
April 152.7480 138.5053 144.1379
May 138.8424 130.2177 135.0558
June 131.7025 120.0007 126.4489
July 120.9367 111.5762 116.7422
August 117.6826 101.5230 108.6517
September 122.8510 103.8264 111.3056
October 143.4309 121.7492 131.9927
November 154.7380 141.7996 147.2722
December 154.2061 145.8421 150.1061