YEARLY HIGH
51.2672 JMD
YEARLY LOW
44.4414 JMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
48.4023 JMD

2013 GHS to JMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the GHS to JMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 14, valuing the pair at 51.2672. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 17, dropping to 44.4414.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 6.8258 JMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 48.6863 to the December average rate of 44.9525, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.67% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 51.2672 was down 2.88% compared to the 2012 peak of 52.7855, 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 256,336 JMD
2012 Average 239,107 JMD
Yearly Trough Low 222,207 JMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 34,128.94 JMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

51.2452
44.3804
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GHS to JMD 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 49.6605, compared to 47.1441 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 2.5164 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 49.6605
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 47.1441

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was November, with a trading range of 1.9407 JMD (High: 47.1874 / Low: 45.2467). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5419 JMD (High: 47.7751 / Low: 47.2332).

November Spread (Volatile) ±1.9407
October Spread (Stable) ±0.5419

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 1.3455 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.3455

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2013: 50.6732) against the same month in 2012 (average: 47.9708), the exchange rate shifted by +2.7023 (+5.63%).

2013 Avg (April) 50.6732
2012 Avg (April) 47.9708

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 49.0844 48.3685 48.6863
February 49.9097 48.2680 49.1115
March 50.5542 49.6694 50.1332
April 51.2672 50.1122 50.6732
May 50.4299 49.3169 49.6151
June 50.3025 49.3586 49.7436
July 49.9485 48.5788 49.3299
August 48.8648 47.2004 47.9844
September 47.4509 46.7245 46.9839
October 47.7751 47.2332 47.4779
November 47.1874 45.2467 46.1360
December 45.7309 44.4414 44.9525