YEARLY HIGH
6.4783 MDL
YEARLY LOW
5.4448 MDL
YEARLY AVERAGE
6.0871 MDL

2013 GHS to MDL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the GHS to MDL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 10, valuing the pair at 6.4783. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 18, dropping to 5.4448.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.0336 MDL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 6.3770 to the December average rate of 5.5647, the exchange rate registered a net change of -12.74% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 6.4783 was down 9.33% compared to the 2012 peak of 7.1450, 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 32,392 MDL
2012 Average 32,736 MDL
Yearly Trough Low 27,224 MDL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,167.80 MDL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

6.4704
5.4824
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GHS to MDL 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 6.3069, compared to 5.8672 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.4397 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 6.3069
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5.8672

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was July, with a trading range of 0.4513 MDL (High: 6.2390 / Low: 5.7877). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0554 MDL (High: 6.4188 / Low: 6.3635).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.4513
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0554

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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.1945 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1945

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2013: 6.3770) against the same month in 2012 (average: 6.9743), the exchange rate shifted by -0.5973 (-8.56%).

2013 Avg (January) 6.3770
2012 Avg (January) 6.9743

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 6.4783 6.3319 6.3770
February 6.4008 6.3031 6.3479
March 6.4188 6.3635 6.3880
April 6.4287 6.2325 6.3220
May 6.2867 6.1396 6.2172
June 6.2659 6.1219 6.1895
July 6.2390 5.7877 6.0557
August 6.1055 5.8283 6.0091
September 5.9708 5.7861 5.9007
October 6.0261 5.7842 5.9138
November 5.8032 5.7051 5.7592
December 5.7693 5.4448 5.5647