YEARLY HIGH
1.2279 GHS
YEARLY LOW
0.7110 GHS
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.9307 GHS

2014 MYR to GHS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the MYR to GHS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 19, valuing the pair at 1.2279. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 4, dropping to 0.7110.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5169 GHS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7219 to the December average rate of 0.9205, the exchange rate registered a net change of 27.52% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 1.2279 was up 69.85% compared to the 2013 peak of 0.7229, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 20,000 MYR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 24,559 GHS
2013 Average 13,109 GHS
Yearly Trough Low 14,221 GHS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 10,337.96 GHS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

1.1879
0.6795
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MYR 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 0.8307, compared to 1.0306 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2000 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.8307
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0306

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was September, with a trading range of 0.1978 GHS (High: 1.1983 / Low: 1.0005). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0191 GHS (High: 0.7301 / Low: 0.7110).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.1978
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0191

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 0.1211 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1211

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2014: 1.1455) against the same month in 2013 (average: 0.6448), the exchange rate shifted by +0.5008 (+77.67%).

2014 Avg (August) 1.1455
2013 Avg (August) 0.6448

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.7301 0.7110 0.7219
February 0.7842 0.7150 0.7528
March 0.8238 0.7769 0.7905
April 0.8662 0.8223 0.8493
May 0.9390 0.8664 0.9018
June 1.0199 0.9237 0.9678
July 1.1116 1.0164 1.0605
August 1.2279 1.0501 1.1455
September 1.1983 1.0005 1.1095
October 1.0040 0.9777 0.9884
November 0.9858 0.9438 0.9595
December 0.9349 0.9144 0.9205