YEARLY HIGH
0.3424 GIP
YEARLY LOW
0.2551 GIP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3092 GIP

2013 GHS to GIP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the GHS to GIP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 2, valuing the pair at 0.3424. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.2551.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0874 GIP. 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 -20.19% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.3424 was down 13.08% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.3940, 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 1,712 GIP
2012 Average 1,708 GIP
Yearly Trough Low 1,275 GIP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 436.85 GIP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.3414
0.2555
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GHS to GIP 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 0.3284, 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 0.0383 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3284
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2901

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was April, with a trading range of 0.0191 GIP (High: 0.3424 / Low: 0.3233). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0067 GIP (High: 0.2873 / Low: 0.2806).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0191
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0067

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 0.0160 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0160

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2013: 0.3342) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.3459), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0117 (-3.38%).

2013 Avg (April) 0.3342
2012 Avg (April) 0.3459

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3324 0.3247 0.3291
February 0.3365 0.3243 0.3318
March 0.3282 0.3210 0.3241
April 0.3424 0.3233 0.3342
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