YEARLY HIGH
31.5678 BTN
YEARLY LOW
26.0766 BTN
YEARLY AVERAGE
28.3557 BTN

2013 GHS to BTN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the GHS to BTN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 28, valuing the pair at 31.5678. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 29, dropping to 26.0766.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.4912 BTN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 28.5608 to the December average rate of 26.6302, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.76% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 31.5678 was down 2.79% compared to the 2012 peak of 32.4726, 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 157,839 BTN
2012 Average 142,480 BTN
Yearly Trough Low 130,383 BTN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 27,455.90 BTN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

29.9666
26.3268
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GHS to BTN 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 28.2385, compared to 28.4729 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2345 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 28.2385
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 28.4729

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was September, with a trading range of 2.8137 BTN (High: 31.3798 / Low: 28.5661). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.8323 BTN (High: 28.6524 / Low: 27.8201).

September Spread (Volatile) ±2.8137
March Spread (Stable) ±0.8323

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 1.2771 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.2771

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2013: 29.6633) against the same month in 2012 (average: 26.4382), the exchange rate shifted by +3.2251 (+12.20%).

2013 Avg (August) 29.6633
2012 Avg (August) 26.4382

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 29.1747 28.0179 28.5608
February 28.5954 27.7545 28.1951
March 28.6524 27.8201 28.1871
April 28.3289 27.4501 27.8889
May 28.2621 27.1571 27.6253
June 29.7369 28.2686 28.9736
July 29.9491 28.3215 29.1495
August 31.5678 28.9228 29.6633
September 31.3798 28.5661 29.4136
October 28.7155 27.7212 28.1365
November 28.5048 27.4415 27.8445
December 27.4407 26.0766 26.6302