YEARLY HIGH
50.3786 XAF
YEARLY LOW
36.5758 XAF
YEARLY AVERAGE
42.2913 XAF

2024 GHS to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2024

During 2024, the GHS to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 9, valuing the pair at 50.3786. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 5, dropping to 36.5758.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 13.8027 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 49.9180 to the December average rate of 42.3801, the exchange rate registered a net change of -15.10% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2024 high of 50.3786 was down 31.37% compared to the 2023 peak of 73.4046, 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 251,893 XAF
2023 Average 259,910 XAF
Yearly Trough Low 182,879 XAF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 69,013.71 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2024.

51.1506
36.3585
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 45.6833, compared to 38.8993 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 6.7840 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 45.6833
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 38.8993

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2024 was November, with a trading range of 3.8976 XAF (High: 40.4734 / Low: 36.5758). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.8090 XAF (High: 38.0040 / Low: 37.1950).

November Spread (Volatile) ±3.8976
September Spread (Stable) ±0.8090

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 2.7945 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.7945

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2024: 49.9180) against the same month in 2023 (average: 53.6724), the exchange rate shifted by -3.7545 (-7.00%).

2024 Avg (January) 49.9180
2023 Avg (January) 53.6724

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 50.3786 48.9769 49.9180
February 49.3356 47.9770 48.7686
March 47.7807 45.8386 46.6502
April 46.1218 45.0163 45.5194
May 44.6743 40.8210 42.7249
June 40.9934 40.1018 40.5189
July 39.9313 38.8922 39.1725
August 39.1180 37.4147 38.1418
September 38.0040 37.1950 37.6013
October 37.8664 37.0436 37.5912
November 40.4734 36.5758 38.5090
December 43.1131 40.5095 42.3801