YEARLY HIGH
185.3385 XAF
YEARLY LOW
131.4575 XAF
YEARLY AVERAGE
157.3947 XAF

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.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 GHS based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 926,693 XAF
2014 Average 825,080 XAF
Yearly Trough Low 657,288 XAF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 269,404.93 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

176.7858
132.7857
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 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.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 158.7592
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 156.0302

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The 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).

July Spread (Volatile) ±49.8402
May Spread (Stable) ±7.1989

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -19.1588

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing 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%).

2015 Avg (July) 165.9376
2014 Avg (July) 143.5734

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