YEARLY HIGH
11971.8398 IRR
YEARLY LOW
5870.6015 IRR
YEARLY AVERAGE
8321.3207 IRR

2013 GHS to IRR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the GHS to IRR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 4, valuing the pair at 11971.8398. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 30, dropping to 5870.6015.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 6101.2382 IRR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 6451.0912 to the December average rate of 10656.1599, the exchange rate registered a net change of 65.18% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 11971.8398 was up 70.56% compared to the 2012 peak of 7019.0368, 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 59,859,199 IRR
2012 Average 32,641,794 IRR
Yearly Trough Low 29,353,008 IRR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 30,506,191.23 IRR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

12100.4482
5423.9671
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GHS to IRR 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 6306.7560, compared to 10335.8853 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 4029.1293 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 6306.7560
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 10335.8853

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was August, with a trading range of 6100.1314 IRR (High: 11971.8398 / Low: 5871.7084). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 65.5571 IRR (High: 6469.3321 / Low: 6403.7750).

August Spread (Volatile) ±6100.1314
February Spread (Stable) ±65.5571

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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 409.2544 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -409.2544

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2013: 11544.0747) against the same month in 2012 (average: 6309.1152), the exchange rate shifted by +5234.9595 (+82.97%).

2013 Avg (August) 11544.0747
2012 Avg (August) 6309.1152

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 6506.9312 6421.3455 6451.0912
February 6469.3321 6403.7750 6439.4973
March 6417.5187 6314.0685 6362.3227
April 6351.1627 6224.9946 6293.6349
May 6269.6854 6148.8698 6181.4833
June 6153.4852 6034.8215 6112.5068
July 6070.2491 5870.6015 5980.3405
August 11971.8398 5871.7084 11544.0747
September 11591.8318 11362.1859 11430.6137
October 11402.5768 11240.4430 11338.7088
November 11269.0879 10901.5803 11065.4143
December 10893.9216 10426.5841 10656.1599