2014 GHS to MWK Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2014.
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.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 GHS based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.
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)
SeasonalThe 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.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe 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).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing 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%).
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 |