YEARLY HIGH
0.3646 GHS
YEARLY LOW
0.2129 GHS
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2804 GHS

2014 SZL to GHS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the SZL to GHS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 19, valuing the pair at 0.3646. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 31, dropping to 0.2129.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1517 GHS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2197 to the December average rate of 0.2786, the exchange rate registered a net change of 26.84% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 0.3646 was up 60.02% compared to the 2013 peak of 0.2278, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,823 GHS
2013 Average 1,071 GHS
Yearly Trough Low 1,064 GHS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 758.66 GHS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

0.3534
0.2075
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SZL 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 0.2537, compared to 0.3072 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0535 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2537
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3072

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was September, with a trading range of 0.0645 GHS (High: 0.3550 / Low: 0.2906). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0107 GHS (High: 0.2962 / Low: 0.2855).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0645
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0107

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 0.0337 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0337

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2014: 0.3412) against the same month in 2013 (average: 0.2100), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1312 (+62.48%).

2014 Avg (August) 0.3412
2013 Avg (August) 0.2100

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2246 0.2129 0.2197
February 0.2394 0.2132 0.2270
March 0.2544 0.2355 0.2415
April 0.2681 0.2536 0.2621
May 0.2880 0.2687 0.2798
June 0.3085 0.2784 0.2920
July 0.3333 0.3036 0.3167
August 0.3646 0.3155 0.3412
September 0.3550 0.2906 0.3253
October 0.2979 0.2849 0.2916
November 0.2962 0.2855 0.2897
December 0.2904 0.2744 0.2786