YEARLY HIGH
185.2486 XOF
YEARLY LOW
131.4575 XOF
YEARLY AVERAGE
157.4019 XOF

2015 GHS to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the GHS to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 20, valuing the pair at 185.2486. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 21, dropping to 131.4575.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 53.7911 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 173.0097 to the December average rate of 158.5823, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.34% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 185.2486 was down 10.09% compared to the 2014 peak of 206.0317, 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 926,243 XOF
2014 Average 825,202 XOF
Yearly Trough Low 657,288 XOF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 268,955.26 XOF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

176.6761
132.6799
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 158.6676, compared to 156.1363 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 2.5313 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 158.6676
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 156.1363

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was July, with a trading range of 49.7491 XOF (High: 185.2486 / Low: 135.4995). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 7.0547 XOF (High: 152.4074 / Low: 145.3527).

July Spread (Volatile) ±49.7491
May Spread (Stable) ±7.0547

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 19.0970 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -19.0970

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2015: 165.8899) against the same month in 2014 (average: 143.6360), the exchange rate shifted by +22.2540 (+15.49%).

2015 Avg (July) 165.8899
2014 Avg (July) 143.6360

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 178.1005 169.1623 173.0097
February 174.1962 165.8721 168.8609
March 174.1647 158.2929 166.5329
April 162.1638 152.5695 158.4647
May 152.4074 145.3527 148.7909
June 147.1529 131.4575 136.3463
July 185.2486 135.4995 165.8899
August 158.1351 132.3477 146.7929
September 155.9273 143.7428 150.7679
October 157.9201 148.7397 154.2556
November 163.8876 154.6131 160.5291
December 163.8449 155.8869 158.5823