YEARLY HIGH
206.0347 XAF
YEARLY LOW
126.9539 XAF
YEARLY AVERAGE
165.1713 XAF

2014 GHS to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the GHS to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 4, valuing the pair at 206.0347. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 19, dropping to 126.9539.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 79.0808 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 202.1333 to the December average rate of 166.3684, the exchange rate registered a net change of -17.69% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 206.0347 was down 22.51% compared to the 2013 peak of 265.8978, 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 1,030,173 XAF
2013 Average 1,201,896 XAF
Yearly Trough Low 634,769 XAF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 395,403.98 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

208.7848
128.9667
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GHS to XAF 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 178.2041, compared to 152.1385 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 26.0655 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 178.2041
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 152.1385

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was September, with a trading range of 26.9669 XAF (High: 158.4603 / Low: 131.4934). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.3277 XAF (High: 161.9435 / Low: 158.6158).

September Spread (Volatile) ±26.9669
October Spread (Stable) ±3.3277

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 11.4746 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -11.4746

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2014: 202.1333) against the same month in 2013 (average: 259.5391), the exchange rate shifted by -57.4058 (-22.12%).

2014 Avg (January) 202.1333
2013 Avg (January) 259.5391

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 206.0347 196.6414 202.1333
February 203.1948 185.3051 192.9672
March 186.9661 177.4121 183.0943
April 177.5256 167.6495 171.9015
May 167.5721 159.5963 164.0801
June 161.6831 146.6563 155.0480
July 147.4759 138.5539 143.5734
August 145.1161 126.9539 135.6182
September 158.4603 131.4934 143.1271
October 161.9435 158.6158 160.2596
November 165.8106 161.2567 163.8843
December 168.8608 163.7046 166.3684