YEARLY HIGH
0.8835 GEL
YEARLY LOW
0.7363 GEL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.8091 GEL

2013 GHS to GEL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the GHS to GEL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 10, valuing the pair at 0.8835. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 29, dropping to 0.7363.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1471 GEL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.8718 to the December average rate of 0.7454, the exchange rate registered a net change of -14.50% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.8835 was down 13.33% compared to the 2012 peak of 1.0194, 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 4,417 GEL
2012 Average 4,520 GEL
Yearly Trough Low 3,682 GEL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 735.63 GEL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.8844
0.7327
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GHS to GEL 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 0.8494, compared to 0.7687 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0807 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.8494
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7687

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was August, with a trading range of 0.0326 GEL (High: 0.8054 / Low: 0.7728). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0094 GEL (High: 0.7644 / Low: 0.7550).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0326
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0094

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0220 points.

Longest Streak 0 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0220

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2013: 0.8718) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.9878), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1160 (-11.74%).

2013 Avg (January) 0.8718
2012 Avg (January) 0.9878

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.8835 0.8662 0.8718
February 0.8739 0.8579 0.8676
March 0.8697 0.8505 0.8591
April 0.8571 0.8377 0.8478
May 0.8419 0.8177 0.8258
June 0.8381 0.8115 0.8243
July 0.8221 0.7936 0.8073
August 0.8054 0.7728 0.7865
September 0.7752 0.7609 0.7656
October 0.7644 0.7550 0.7610
November 0.7543 0.7397 0.7468
December 0.7555 0.7363 0.7454