2013 GHS to GMD Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2013.
2013 GHS to GMD Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013
During 2013, the GHS to GMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 10, valuing the pair at 18.2506. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 18, dropping to 14.4615.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.7890 GMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 17.5767 to the December average rate of 16.3159, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.17% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 18.2506 was down 0.94% compared to the 2012 peak of 18.4243, 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 GMD 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 17.3470, compared to 15.5451 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.8019 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2013 was November, with a trading range of 2.3698 GMD (High: 16.8313 / Low: 14.4615). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3634 GMD (High: 15.2851 / Low: 14.9217).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween October and December, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 1.9155 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2013: 17.9723) against the same month in 2012 (average: 16.1218), the exchange rate shifted by +1.8505 (+11.48%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 18.0339 | 16.9848 | 17.5767 |
| February | 17.8574 | 17.3078 | 17.4833 |
| March | 17.5839 | 17.0157 | 17.2414 |
| April | 17.3331 | 16.7186 | 16.9786 |
| May | 17.6466 | 16.5503 | 16.8296 |
| June | 18.2506 | 16.9447 | 17.9723 |
| July | 17.6509 | 15.6394 | 16.0568 |
| August | 16.4196 | 15.1968 | 15.5635 |
| September | 15.2851 | 14.9217 | 15.0367 |
| October | 15.1579 | 14.7474 | 14.9359 |
| November | 16.8313 | 14.4615 | 15.3618 |
| December | 16.5811 | 15.9808 | 16.3159 |