YEARLY HIGH
5.1535 SCR
YEARLY LOW
3.2559 SCR
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.2417 SCR

2014 GHS to SCR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the GHS to SCR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 5.1535. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 19, dropping to 3.2559.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.8976 SCR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.0637 to the December average rate of 4.3660, the exchange rate registered a net change of -13.78% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 5.1535 was down 26.01% compared to the 2013 peak of 6.9654, 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 25,767 SCR
2013 Average 29,380 SCR
Yearly Trough Low 16,279 SCR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 9,488.01 SCR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

5.2241
3.2988
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GHS to SCR 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 4.5193, compared to 3.9640 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.5553 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.5193
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.9640

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was September, with a trading range of 0.6277 SCR (High: 4.0434 / Low: 3.4157). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0820 SCR (High: 4.4515 / Low: 4.3695).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.6277
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0820

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.3132 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3132

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2014: 5.0637) against the same month in 2013 (average: 6.8443), the exchange rate shifted by -1.7806 (-26.02%).

2014 Avg (January) 5.0637
2013 Avg (January) 6.8443

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.1535 4.9515 5.0637
February 5.0868 4.7062 4.8703
March 4.7987 4.4666 4.6820
April 4.5105 4.2224 4.3689
May 4.2835 4.0066 4.1895
June 4.0924 3.7714 3.9414
July 3.7892 3.4890 3.6454
August 3.6612 3.2559 3.4592
September 4.0434 3.4157 3.6763
October 4.3931 4.0376 4.2184
November 4.4515 4.3695 4.4187
December 4.4441 4.1551 4.3660