2013 GHS to BDT Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2013.
2013 GHS to BDT Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013
During 2013, the GHS to BDT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 9, valuing the pair at 42.2796. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 32.7514.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 9.5282 BDT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 41.8937 to the December average rate of 33.4093, the exchange rate registered a net change of -20.25% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 42.2796 was down 16.04% compared to the 2012 peak of 50.3580, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 GHS based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.
GHS to BDT Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 40.3320, compared to 35.6634 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 4.6686 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2013 was August, with a trading range of 1.4535 BDT (High: 37.5391 / Low: 36.0856). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.6112 BDT (High: 41.6261 / Low: 41.0148).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsNo sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2013. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 1.1459 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2013: 41.8937) against the same month in 2012 (average: 49.2511), the exchange rate shifted by -7.3574 (-14.94%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42.2796 | 41.5829 | 41.8937 |
| February | 41.6261 | 41.0148 | 41.3317 |
| March | 41.2533 | 40.2927 | 40.7282 |
| April | 40.4383 | 39.5032 | 40.0270 |
| May | 39.9064 | 38.9672 | 39.2416 |
| June | 39.0311 | 38.3241 | 38.7697 |
| July | 38.4152 | 37.3443 | 37.9579 |
| August | 37.5391 | 36.0856 | 36.8120 |
| September | 36.3339 | 35.6037 | 35.7772 |
| October | 35.6566 | 35.0427 | 35.4807 |
| November | 35.0458 | 34.1499 | 34.5435 |
| December | 34.1514 | 32.7514 | 33.4093 |