YEARLY HIGH
206.0317 XOF
YEARLY LOW
127.0180 XOF
YEARLY AVERAGE
165.1960 XOF

2014 GHS to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the GHS to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 5, valuing the pair at 206.0317. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 19, dropping to 127.0180.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 79.0137 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 202.2035 to the December average rate of 166.2674, the exchange rate registered a net change of -17.77% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 206.0317 was down 22.53% compared to the 2013 peak of 265.9333, 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 1,030,158 XOF
2013 Average 1,202,004 XOF
Yearly Trough Low 635,090 XOF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 395,068.43 XOF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

208.8576
129.0074
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GHS to XOF 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 178.2689, compared to 152.1231 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 26.1458 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 178.2689
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 152.1231

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was September, with a trading range of 26.9552 XOF (High: 158.3877 / Low: 131.4325). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.1956 XOF (High: 161.7071 / Low: 158.5115).

September Spread (Volatile) ±26.9552
October Spread (Stable) ±3.1956

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 11.4853 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -11.4853

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2014: 202.2035) against the same month in 2013 (average: 259.5640), the exchange rate shifted by -57.3606 (-22.10%).

2014 Avg (January) 202.2035
2013 Avg (January) 259.5640

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 206.0317 196.5285 202.2035
February 203.2184 185.5376 193.0211
March 186.9383 177.2486 183.0984
April 178.3122 167.8358 172.0326
May 167.6515 159.6191 164.1363
June 161.7396 146.8024 155.1213
July 147.5655 138.6193 143.6360
August 145.1835 127.0180 135.6615
September 158.3877 131.4325 143.0823
October 161.7071 158.5115 160.2297
November 165.6398 161.1904 163.8614
December 168.7332 163.5728 166.2674