YEARLY HIGH
2.4379 SDG
YEARLY LOW
1.4693 SDG
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.9072 SDG

2014 GHS to SDG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the GHS to SDG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 5, valuing the pair at 2.4379. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 19, dropping to 1.4693.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.9686 SDG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.3899 to the December average rate of 1.7784, the exchange rate registered a net change of -25.59% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 2.4379 was down 2.88% compared to the 2013 peak of 2.5102, 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 12,189 SDG
2013 Average 10,972 SDG
Yearly Trough Low 7,346 SDG
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,842.88 SDG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

2.4721
1.4855
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GHS to SDG 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 2.1192, compared to 1.6952 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.4240 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.1192
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.6952

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was September, with a trading range of 0.2522 SDG (High: 1.7517 / Low: 1.4995). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0231 SDG (High: 1.7955 / Low: 1.7724).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.2522
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0231

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 0.1425 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1425

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2014: 2.3899) against the same month in 2013 (average: 2.3196), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0704 (+3.03%).

2014 Avg (January) 2.3899
2013 Avg (January) 2.3196

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.4379 2.3298 2.3899
February 2.3809 2.2176 2.2855
March 2.2372 2.1150 2.1948
April 2.1170 2.0157 2.0585
May 2.0132 1.8892 1.9564
June 1.9087 1.7389 1.8301
July 1.7480 1.6141 1.6876
August 1.6896 1.4693 1.5677
September 1.7517 1.4995 1.6020
October 1.7751 1.7435 1.7623
November 1.7864 1.7567 1.7731
December 1.7955 1.7724 1.7784