2013 GEL to GHS Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.3581 GHS

YEARLY LOW

1.1319 GHS

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.2399 GHS

2013 GEL to GHS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the GEL to GHS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 1.3581. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 10, dropping to 1.1319.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2262 GHS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.1471 to the December average rate of 1.3417, the exchange rate registered a net change of 16.97% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 1.3581 was up 14.67% compared to the 2012 peak of 1.1843, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 6,790 GHS

2012 Average 5,543 GHS

Yearly Trough Low 5,659 GHS

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,130.79 GHS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

1.3612

1.1276

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GEL 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 1.1779, compared to 1.3020 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1240 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.1779

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.3020

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was August, with a trading range of 0.0524 GHS (High: 1.2940 / Low: 1.2416). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0163 GHS (High: 1.3245 / Low: 1.3083).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0524

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0163

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 11 straight months. No significant month-over-month rate declines were detected.

Longest Streak 11 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0000

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2013: 1.3417) against the same month in 2012 (average: 1.1427), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1990 (+17.41%).

2013 Avg (December) 1.3417

2012 Avg (December) 1.1427

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.1545	1.1319	1.1471
February	1.1657	1.1443	1.1526
March	1.1758	1.1498	1.1640
April	1.1937	1.1667	1.1796
May	1.2229	1.1878	1.2110
June	1.2323	1.1931	1.2132
July	1.2601	1.2164	1.2388
August	1.2940	1.2416	1.2718
September	1.3143	1.2900	1.3062
October	1.3245	1.3083	1.3142
November	1.3519	1.3258	1.3392
December	1.3581	1.3237	1.3417