2013 GHS to MRO Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

160.2626 MRO

YEARLY LOW

123.0638 MRO

YEARLY AVERAGE

142.7578 MRO

2013 GHS to MRO Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the GHS to MRO exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 10, valuing the pair at 160.2626. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 123.0638.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 37.1988 MRO. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 158.4188 to the December average rate of 125.4493, the exchange rate registered a net change of -20.81% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 160.2626 was down 8.88% compared to the 2012 peak of 175.8745, 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 801,313 MRO

2012 Average 798,519 MRO

Yearly Trough Low 615,319 MRO

Transaction Impact: A difference of 185,994.20 MRO purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

161.7157

122.1523

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GHS to MRO 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 149.1550, compared to 136.3605 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 12.7946 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 149.1550

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 136.3605

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was May, with a trading range of 17.8148 MRO (High: 150.7787 / Low: 132.9639). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.0859 MRO (High: 160.2626 / Low: 157.1767).

May Spread (Volatile) ±17.8148

January Spread (Stable) ±3.0859

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 9.2778 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -9.2778

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2013: 158.4188) against the same month in 2012 (average: 170.5925), the exchange rate shifted by -12.1737 (-7.14%).

2013 Avg (January) 158.4188

2012 Avg (January) 170.5925

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	160.2626	157.1767	158.4188
February	157.9750	154.4249	156.9872
March	154.5997	143.1255	149.6806
April	144.7447	133.5101	140.4028
May	150.7787	132.9639	140.8198
June	150.3915	146.2640	148.6209
July	148.0038	142.5650	145.2016
August	145.2911	137.3698	142.2455
September	138.4719	131.5855	135.6626
October	139.5227	134.5189	136.9389
November	136.4322	128.4520	132.6649
December	128.0127	123.0638	125.4493