YEARLY HIGH
4.6977 SZL
YEARLY LOW
2.7427 SZL
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.6317 SZL

2014 GHS to SZL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the GHS to SZL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 31, valuing the pair at 4.6977. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 19, dropping to 2.7427.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.9550 SZL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.5530 to the December average rate of 3.5902, the exchange rate registered a net change of -21.15% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 4.6977 was down 7.74% compared to the 2013 peak of 5.0918, 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 23,489 SZL
2013 Average 23,375 SZL
Yearly Trough Low 13,714 SZL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 9,775.07 SZL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

4.7147
2.7739
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GHS to SZL 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 3.9875, compared to 3.2760 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.7115 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.9875
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.2760

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was September, with a trading range of 0.6248 SZL (High: 3.4415 / Low: 2.8167). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1271 SZL (High: 3.5026 / Low: 3.3756).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.6248
November Spread (Stable) ±0.1271

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 0.3267 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3267

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2014: 4.5530) against the same month in 2013 (average: 4.6118), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0588 (-1.27%).

2014 Avg (January) 4.5530
2013 Avg (January) 4.6118

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.6977 4.4517 4.5530
February 4.6899 4.1766 4.4088
March 4.2454 3.9315 4.1434
April 3.9431 3.7303 3.8167
May 3.7213 3.4718 3.5754
June 3.5918 3.2413 3.4276
July 3.2941 2.9999 3.1595
August 3.1693 2.7427 2.9357
September 3.4415 2.8167 3.0882
October 3.5096 3.3571 3.4301
November 3.5026 3.3756 3.4524
December 3.6437 3.4437 3.5902