YEARLY HIGH
25.2728 KGS
YEARLY LOW
20.7963 KGS
YEARLY AVERAGE
23.5380 KGS

2013 GHS to KGS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the GHS to KGS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 10, valuing the pair at 25.2728. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 20.7963.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.4765 KGS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 24.9729 to the December average rate of 21.1881, the exchange rate registered a net change of -15.16% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 25.2728 was down 10.83% compared to the 2012 peak of 28.3427, 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 126,364 KGS
2012 Average 126,462 KGS
Yearly Trough Low 103,981 KGS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 22,382.54 KGS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

25.4349
20.8020
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GHS to KGS 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 24.6480, compared to 22.4279 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 2.2202 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 24.6480
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 22.4279

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was August, with a trading range of 1.0833 KGS (High: 23.6685 / Low: 22.5852). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3961 KGS (High: 22.7462 / Low: 22.3501).

August Spread (Volatile) ±1.0833
September Spread (Stable) ±0.3961

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 0.7611 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.7611

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2013: 24.9729) against the same month in 2012 (average: 27.6159), the exchange rate shifted by -2.6430 (-9.57%).

2013 Avg (January) 24.9729
2012 Avg (January) 27.6159

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 25.2728 24.7695 24.9729
February 25.2396 24.6875 25.0488
March 25.0364 24.5683 24.7697
April 24.9712 24.4765 24.7128
May 24.5682 24.1010 24.2464
June 24.3972 23.9078 24.1376
July 24.2405 23.4277 23.8361
August 23.6685 22.5852 23.0749
September 22.7462 22.3501 22.5574
October 22.4119 21.9130 22.2537
November 21.8871 21.4599 21.6571
December 21.5076 20.7963 21.1881