2013 GHS to LKR Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2013.
2013 GHS to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013
During 2013, the GHS to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 7, valuing the pair at 67.3635. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 29, dropping to 55.0438.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 12.3197 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 66.6973 to the December average rate of 56.2766, the exchange rate registered a net change of -15.62% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 67.3635 was down 9.38% compared to the 2012 peak of 74.3338, 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 LKR 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 65.1217, compared to 60.3395 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 4.7822 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2013 was December, with a trading range of 2.6154 LKR (High: 57.6592 / Low: 55.0438). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.1798 LKR (High: 66.9673 / Low: 65.7875).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween May and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 2.0519 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2013: 66.6973) against the same month in 2012 (average: 67.3685), the exchange rate shifted by -0.6712 (-1.00%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 67.3635 | 66.1358 | 66.6973 |
| February | 66.9673 | 65.7875 | 66.4173 |
| March | 66.7395 | 65.0227 | 65.6732 |
| April | 65.4429 | 64.1496 | 64.6292 |
| May | 64.4460 | 63.1749 | 63.5546 |
| June | 64.3777 | 63.0370 | 63.7586 |
| July | 64.9017 | 63.1410 | 63.9985 |
| August | 63.6916 | 61.5799 | 62.5025 |
| September | 62.0575 | 60.6483 | 61.0402 |
| October | 60.4979 | 59.1469 | 59.8906 |
| November | 59.1074 | 57.7009 | 58.3284 |
| December | 57.6592 | 55.0438 | 56.2766 |