YEARLY HIGH
0.4276 USD
YEARLY LOW
0.2579 USD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3349 USD

2014 GHS to USD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the GHS to USD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 4, valuing the pair at 0.4276. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 19, dropping to 0.2579.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1696 USD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4195 to the December average rate of 0.3121, the exchange rate registered a net change of -25.61% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 0.4276 was down 19.79% compared to the 2013 peak of 0.5330, 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 2,138 USD
2013 Average 2,430 USD
Yearly Trough Low 1,290 USD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 848.14 USD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

0.4339
0.2608
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GHS to USD 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 0.3722, compared to 0.2976 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0746 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3722
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2976

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was September, with a trading range of 0.0433 USD (High: 0.3064 / Low: 0.2631). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0014 USD (High: 0.3129 / Low: 0.3115).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0433
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0014

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 0.0251 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0251

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2014: 0.4195) against the same month in 2013 (average: 0.5259), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1063 (-20.22%).

2014 Avg (January) 0.4195
2013 Avg (January) 0.5259

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4276 0.4096 0.4195
February 0.4177 0.3892 0.4013
March 0.3930 0.3714 0.3857
April 0.3722 0.3539 0.3617
May 0.3538 0.3314 0.3434
June 0.3350 0.3055 0.3213
July 0.3070 0.2832 0.2963
August 0.2965 0.2579 0.2752
September 0.3064 0.2631 0.2810
October 0.3132 0.3062 0.3094
November 0.3138 0.3080 0.3115
December 0.3129 0.3115 0.3121