YEARLY HIGH
4218.9950 LAK
YEARLY LOW
3388.2879 LAK
YEARLY AVERAGE
3815.4727 LAK

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.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 GHS based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 21,094,975 LAK
2012 Average 21,648,045 LAK
Yearly Trough Low 16,941,440 LAK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,153,535.64 LAK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

4257.0000
3373.6658
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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)

Seasonal

The 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.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4015.4363
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3615.5090

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The 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).

May Spread (Volatile) ±144.7168
October Spread (Stable) ±46.4186

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 122.9341 points.

Longest Streak 0 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -122.9341

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing 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%).

2013 Avg (January) 4183.3888
2012 Avg (January) 4736.4693

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