YEARLY HIGH
0.3495 GBP
YEARLY LOW
0.2551 GBP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3114 GBP

2013 GHS to GBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the GHS to GBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 11, valuing the pair at 0.3495. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.2551.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0945 GBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3291 to the December average rate of 0.2627, the exchange rate registered a net change of -20.18% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.3495 was down 11.27% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.3939, 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 1,748 GBP
2012 Average 1,709 GBP
Yearly Trough Low 1,275 GBP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 472.39 GBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.3514
0.2546
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GHS to GBP 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 0.3327, compared to 0.2901 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0427 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3327
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2901

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was July, with a trading range of 0.0187 GBP (High: 0.3307 / Low: 0.3120). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0067 GBP (High: 0.2873 / Low: 0.2806).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0187
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0067

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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0160 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0160

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2013: 0.3433) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.3635), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0201 (-5.54%).

2013 Avg (March) 0.3433
2012 Avg (March) 0.3635

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3351 0.3216 0.3291
February 0.3456 0.3306 0.3383
March 0.3495 0.3380 0.3433
April 0.3424 0.3275 0.3348
May 0.3327 0.3246 0.3290
June 0.3299 0.3173 0.3219
July 0.3307 0.3120 0.3215
August 0.3169 0.2983 0.3055
September 0.3011 0.2844 0.2905
October 0.2873 0.2806 0.2841
November 0.2831 0.2686 0.2761
December 0.2686 0.2551 0.2627