2013 GHS to CRC Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2013.
2013 GHS to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013
During 2013, the GHS to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 268.3290. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 24, dropping to 210.9336.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 57.3954 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 263.2885 to the December average rate of 214.4153, the exchange rate registered a net change of -18.56% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 268.3290 was down 14.01% compared to the 2012 peak of 312.0620, 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 CRC 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 256.9413, compared to 230.2716 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 26.6696 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2013 was November, with a trading range of 9.6310 CRC (High: 227.4421 / Low: 217.8111). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.5749 CRC (High: 263.5443 / Low: 259.9694).
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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 8.4536 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2013: 263.2885) against the same month in 2012 (average: 300.3331), the exchange rate shifted by -37.0447 (-12.33%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 268.3290 | 260.7920 | 263.2885 |
| February | 263.5443 | 259.9694 | 262.1779 |
| March | 261.4321 | 257.0970 | 258.9111 |
| April | 259.0195 | 253.4095 | 256.2429 |
| May | 255.4419 | 250.4044 | 251.7701 |
| June | 251.1924 | 246.0423 | 249.2570 |
| July | 247.4656 | 241.4374 | 244.4002 |
| August | 242.5674 | 233.5176 | 237.9015 |
| September | 236.3372 | 229.5410 | 232.3276 |
| October | 231.8311 | 227.5071 | 229.7162 |
| November | 227.4421 | 217.8111 | 222.8689 |
| December | 219.3626 | 210.9336 | 214.4153 |