2024 GHS to XAF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2024.
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.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 GHS based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2024.
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 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.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe 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).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing 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%).
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 |