2015 GHS to XAF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2015.
2015 GHS to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015
During 2015, the GHS to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 20, valuing the pair at 185.3385. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 21, dropping to 131.4575.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 53.8810 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 173.1191 to the December average rate of 158.3863, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.51% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 185.3385 was down 10.04% compared to the 2014 peak of 206.0347, 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 2015.
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)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 158.7592, compared to 156.0302 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 2.7291 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2015 was July, with a trading range of 49.8402 XAF (High: 185.3385 / Low: 135.4983). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 7.1989 XAF (High: 152.5703 / Low: 145.3714).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween August and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 19.1588 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2015: 165.9376) against the same month in 2014 (average: 143.5734), the exchange rate shifted by +22.3642 (+15.58%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 178.0811 | 169.1106 | 173.1191 |
| February | 174.2491 | 165.8811 | 168.8877 |
| March | 174.1678 | 158.4879 | 166.6474 |
| April | 162.9624 | 152.7343 | 158.6096 |
| May | 152.5703 | 145.3714 | 148.8392 |
| June | 147.1831 | 131.4575 | 136.4524 |
| July | 185.3385 | 135.4983 | 165.9376 |
| August | 158.2792 | 132.0563 | 146.7787 |
| September | 155.7465 | 143.8649 | 150.6360 |
| October | 157.9234 | 148.6104 | 154.0795 |
| November | 163.6909 | 154.0893 | 160.3628 |
| December | 163.6479 | 155.8869 | 158.3863 |