YEARLY HIGH
0.0298 GHS
YEARLY LOW
0.0179 GHS
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0233 GHS

2014 LKR to GHS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the LKR to GHS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 19, valuing the pair at 0.0298. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 0.0179.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0119 GHS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0182 to the December average rate of 0.0244, the exchange rate registered a net change of 33.93% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 0.0298 was up 63.94% compared to the 2013 peak of 0.0182, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 LKR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 149 GHS
2013 Average 80 GHS
Yearly Trough Low 89 GHS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 59.47 GHS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

0.0289
0.0173
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to GHS 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 0.0208, compared to 0.0258 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0051 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0208
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0258

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was September, with a trading range of 0.0042 GHS (High: 0.0292 / Low: 0.0250). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 GHS (High: 0.0245 / Low: 0.0244).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0042
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0026 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0026

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2014: 0.0280) against the same month in 2013 (average: 0.0160), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0120 (+74.69%).

2014 Avg (August) 0.0280
2013 Avg (August) 0.0160

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0187 0.0179 0.0182
February 0.0196 0.0183 0.0191
March 0.0206 0.0195 0.0199
April 0.0216 0.0206 0.0212
May 0.0231 0.0216 0.0223
June 0.0251 0.0229 0.0239
July 0.0271 0.0250 0.0259
August 0.0298 0.0259 0.0280
September 0.0292 0.0250 0.0274
October 0.0250 0.0244 0.0247
November 0.0248 0.0243 0.0245
December 0.0245 0.0244 0.0244