YEARLY HIGH
0.3424 GHS
YEARLY LOW
0.2809 GHS
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3004 GHS

2013 EGP to GHS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the EGP to GHS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 0.3424. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 14, dropping to 0.2809.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0615 GHS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2903 to the December average rate of 0.3369, the exchange rate registered a net change of 16.05% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.3424 was up 5.77% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.3237, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,712 GHS
2012 Average 1,525 GHS
Yearly Trough Low 1,404 GHS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 307.68 GHS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.3422
0.2782
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

EGP 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 0.2858, compared to 0.3150 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0292 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2858
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3150

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was January, with a trading range of 0.0165 GHS (High: 0.3001 / Low: 0.2836). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0036 GHS (High: 0.2860 / Low: 0.2824).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0165
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0036

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0065 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0065

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2013: 0.3369) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.3079), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0290 (+9.43%).

2013 Avg (December) 0.3369
2012 Avg (December) 0.3079

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3001 0.2836 0.2903
February 0.2866 0.2817 0.2838
March 0.2860 0.2824 0.2848
April 0.2849 0.2809 0.2835
May 0.2864 0.2822 0.2853
June 0.2897 0.2846 0.2870
July 0.2978 0.2875 0.2926
August 0.3078 0.2957 0.3023
September 0.3161 0.3063 0.3142
October 0.3213 0.3156 0.3175
November 0.3304 0.3217 0.3264
December 0.3424 0.3305 0.3369