2014 GHS to SOS Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2014.
2014 GHS to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014
During 2014, the GHS to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 484.3963. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 19, dropping to 217.0443.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 267.3520 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 463.6501 to the December average rate of 228.0835, the exchange rate registered a net change of -50.81% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 484.3963 was down 42.84% compared to the 2013 peak of 847.3968, 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 SOS 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 379.0563, compared to 240.1407 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 138.9155 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2014 was February, with a trading range of 46.7448 SOS (High: 454.6889 / Low: 407.9440). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 6.8494 SOS (High: 243.4651 / Low: 236.6158).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween September and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 37.8481 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2014: 463.6501) against the same month in 2013 (average: 840.8342), the exchange rate shifted by -377.1841 (-44.86%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 484.3963 | 444.6915 | 463.6501 |
| February | 454.6889 | 407.9440 | 429.1460 |
| March | 408.5939 | 368.6572 | 392.6659 |
| April | 369.9481 | 344.0207 | 354.8178 |
| May | 344.9247 | 313.7073 | 333.2202 |
| June | 318.5071 | 280.8627 | 300.8375 |
| July | 282.5302 | 246.6820 | 267.1554 |
| August | 252.2615 | 217.0443 | 232.3152 |
| September | 245.1121 | 220.4112 | 230.4867 |
| October | 243.4651 | 236.6158 | 241.3765 |
| November | 245.1969 | 233.5178 | 241.4271 |
| December | 234.8828 | 220.1425 | 228.0835 |