2013 GHS to GNF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2013.
2013 GHS to GNF Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013
During 2013, the GHS to GNF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 10, valuing the pair at 3784.0259. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 2929.8147.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 854.2111 GNF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3735.5010 to the December average rate of 2998.6997, the exchange rate registered a net change of -19.72% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 3784.0259 was down 10.92% compared to the 2012 peak of 4247.9830, 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 GNF 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 3634.5091, compared to 3197.4576 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 437.0514 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2013 was August, with a trading range of 150.3334 GNF (High: 3378.3549 / Low: 3228.0215). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 64.0261 GNF (High: 3221.8069 / Low: 3157.7808).
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 110.0182 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2013: 3735.5010) against the same month in 2012 (average: 4115.8531), the exchange rate shifted by -380.3521 (-9.24%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 3784.0259 | 3675.4241 | 3735.5010 |
| February | 3761.3874 | 3622.5350 | 3714.0140 |
| March | 3727.4885 | 3650.9550 | 3686.4383 |
| April | 3701.3523 | 3578.3042 | 3631.2200 |
| May | 3606.3838 | 3514.6032 | 3557.6982 |
| June | 3522.6523 | 3378.8138 | 3482.1830 |
| July | 3446.9033 | 3335.3458 | 3391.6623 |
| August | 3378.3549 | 3228.0215 | 3299.9796 |
| September | 3267.3603 | 3154.5396 | 3199.7578 |
| October | 3221.8069 | 3157.7808 | 3185.9286 |
| November | 3173.4205 | 3051.4501 | 3108.7179 |
| December | 3063.1309 | 2929.8147 | 2998.6997 |