2013 GHS to AFN Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

27.8915 AFN

YEARLY LOW

23.6025 AFN

YEARLY AVERAGE

26.5669 AFN

2013 GHS to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the GHS to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 12, valuing the pair at 27.8915. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 18, dropping to 23.6025.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.2890 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 27.0212 to the December average rate of 24.5442, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.17% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 27.8915 was down 4.72% compared to the 2012 peak of 29.2723, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 139,457 AFN

2012 Average 132,713 AFN

Yearly Trough Low 118,012 AFN

Transaction Impact: A difference of 21,444.94 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

27.7860

24.2495

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GHS to AFN 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 27.2161, compared to 25.9177 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.2984 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 27.2161

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 25.9177

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was December, with a trading range of 1.8663 AFN (High: 25.4688 / Low: 23.6025). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2758 AFN (High: 25.9397 / Low: 25.6639).

December Spread (Volatile) ±1.8663

October Spread (Stable) ±0.2758

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.9144 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.9144

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2013: 27.4913) against the same month in 2012 (average: 27.8173), the exchange rate shifted by -0.3260 (-1.17%).

2013 Avg (March) 27.4913

2012 Avg (March) 27.8173

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	27.2155	26.8491	27.0212
February	27.4392	26.8438	27.1147
March	27.8915	27.2388	27.4913
April	27.6380	27.2048	27.4030
May	27.4784	26.7189	27.0100
June	27.5491	27.1235	27.2560
July	27.7245	26.8318	27.3117
August	27.0073	26.0386	26.4946
September	26.1923	25.4856	25.8681
October	25.9397	25.6639	25.8288
November	25.8109	25.0997	25.4586
December	25.4688	23.6025	24.5442