YEARLY HIGH
67.3635 LKR
YEARLY LOW
55.0438 LKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
62.7306 LKR

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.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 336,817 LKR
2012 Average 344,699 LKR
Yearly Trough Low 275,219 LKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 61,598.45 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

67.7394
55.2345
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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)

Seasonal

The 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.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 65.1217
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 60.3395

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The 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).

December Spread (Volatile) ±2.6154
February Spread (Stable) ±1.1798

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.0519

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing 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%).

2013 Avg (January) 66.6973
2012 Avg (January) 67.3685

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