YEARLY HIGH
56.4094 XAF
YEARLY LOW
36.8503 XAF
YEARLY AVERAGE
46.8667 XAF

2025 GHS to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2025

During 2025, the GHS to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 6, valuing the pair at 56.4094. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 21, dropping to 36.8503.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 19.5590 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 42.4384 to the December average rate of 49.4072, the exchange rate registered a net change of 16.42% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2025 high of 56.4094 was up 11.97% compared to the 2024 peak of 50.3786, 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 282,047 XAF
2024 Average 211,375 XAF
Yearly Trough Low 184,252 XAF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 97,795.22 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2025.

57.0340
36.1404
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 43.1683, compared to 50.5651 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 7.3968 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 43.1683
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 50.5651

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2025 was May, with a trading range of 17.1211 XAF (High: 54.8989 / Low: 37.7777). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.2824 XAF (High: 41.5084 / Low: 40.2260).

May Spread (Volatile) ±17.1211
February Spread (Stable) ±1.2824

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 4.6724 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -4.6724

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2025: 55.2928) against the same month in 2024 (average: 40.5189), the exchange rate shifted by +14.7739 (+36.46%).

2025 Avg (June) 55.2928
2024 Avg (June) 40.5189

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 43.4656 41.0864 42.4384
February 41.5084 40.2260 40.7315
March 40.7510 38.6814 39.1875
April 39.8893 36.8503 37.8816
May 54.8989 37.7777 43.4780
June 56.4094 53.7661 55.2928
July 54.7085 53.3969 53.9070
August 54.5833 50.2339 52.2720
September 53.7028 45.0453 47.5996
October 52.8172 44.3687 48.7432
November 52.3706 50.0011 51.4616
December 53.2061 48.4231 49.4072