2013 GHS to LAK Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2013.
2013 GHS to LAK Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013
During 2013, the GHS to LAK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 10, valuing the pair at 4218.9950. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 29, dropping to 3388.2879.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 830.7071 LAK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4183.3888 to the December average rate of 3447.2770, the exchange rate registered a net change of -17.60% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 4218.9950 was down 13.64% compared to the 2012 peak of 4885.4666, 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 LAK 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 4015.4363, compared to 3615.5090 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 399.9273 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2013 was May, with a trading range of 144.7168 LAK (High: 3974.2761 / Low: 3829.5594). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 46.4186 LAK (High: 3616.7581 / Low: 3570.3395).
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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 122.9341 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2013: 4183.3888) against the same month in 2012 (average: 4736.4693), the exchange rate shifted by -553.0805 (-11.68%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 4218.9950 | 4159.7469 | 4183.3888 |
| February | 4173.2775 | 4114.7733 | 4150.4870 |
| March | 4128.3365 | 4010.5092 | 4071.0345 |
| April | 4050.2395 | 3912.8304 | 3985.4316 |
| May | 3974.2761 | 3829.5594 | 3862.4975 |
| June | 3877.8431 | 3811.6250 | 3839.7784 |
| July | 3844.3375 | 3736.7517 | 3797.4329 |
| August | 3763.7481 | 3641.8666 | 3699.0990 |
| September | 3664.1964 | 3603.1777 | 3617.4511 |
| October | 3616.7581 | 3570.3395 | 3598.1979 |
| November | 3569.2266 | 3505.2005 | 3533.5962 |
| December | 3518.2524 | 3388.2879 | 3447.2770 |