YEARLY HIGH
1.6707 GHS
YEARLY LOW
1.2597 GHS
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.4029 GHS

2013 BGN to GHS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the BGN to GHS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 1.6707. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 9, dropping to 1.2597.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4110 GHS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.2921 to the December average rate of 1.6271, the exchange rate registered a net change of 25.93% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 1.6707 was up 29.67% compared to the 2012 peak of 1.2884, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 8,353 GHS
2012 Average 6,075 GHS
Yearly Trough Low 6,299 GHS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,054.84 GHS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

1.6619
1.2439
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BGN 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 1.3071, compared to 1.4986 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1914 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.3071
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.4986

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was December, with a trading range of 0.0948 GHS (High: 1.6707 / Low: 1.5759). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0233 GHS (High: 1.2912 / Low: 1.2680).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0948
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0233

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 9 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0243 points.

Longest Streak 9 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0243

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2013: 1.6271) against the same month in 2012 (average: 1.2714), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3557 (+27.98%).

2013 Avg (December) 1.6271
2012 Avg (December) 1.2714

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.3167 1.2597 1.2921
February 1.3272 1.2829 1.3030
March 1.2912 1.2680 1.2788
April 1.3173 1.2667 1.2979
May 1.3324 1.3082 1.3180
June 1.3749 1.3248 1.3531
July 1.4140 1.3298 1.3707
August 1.4684 1.4014 1.4376
September 1.5042 1.4467 1.4809
October 1.5551 1.5058 1.5251
November 1.5800 1.5244 1.5501
December 1.6707 1.5759 1.6271