YEARLY HIGH
42.2796 BDT
YEARLY LOW
32.7514 BDT
YEARLY AVERAGE
37.9977 BDT

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.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 211,398 BDT
2012 Average 221,847 BDT
Yearly Trough Low 163,757 BDT
Transaction Impact: A difference of 47,640.75 BDT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

42.7422
32.5608
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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)

Seasonal

The 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.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 40.3320
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 35.6634

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The 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).

August Spread (Volatile) ±1.4535
February Spread (Stable) ±0.6112

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No 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.

Longest Streak 0 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.1459

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing 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%).

2013 Avg (January) 41.8937
2012 Avg (January) 49.2511

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