2013 GHS to NAD Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2013.
2013 GHS to NAD Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013
During 2013, the GHS to NAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 11, valuing the pair at 5.1058. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 24, dropping to 4.3895.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.7163 NAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.6097 to the December average rate of 4.4603, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.24% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 5.1058 was up 2.41% compared to the 2012 peak of 4.9857, 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 NAD 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 4.7280, compared to 4.6208 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1072 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2013 was May, with a trading range of 0.4813 NAD (High: 5.0152 / Low: 4.5339). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0923 NAD (High: 4.7960 / Low: 4.7037).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween January and March, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.1602 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2013: 4.9868) against the same month in 2012 (average: 4.3790), the exchange rate shifted by +0.6078 (+13.88%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 4.7552 | 4.4386 | 4.6097 |
| February | 4.7054 | 4.6082 | 4.6584 |
| March | 4.7960 | 4.7037 | 4.7573 |
| April | 4.7658 | 4.5718 | 4.6683 |
| May | 5.0152 | 4.5339 | 4.6877 |
| June | 5.1058 | 4.9034 | 4.9868 |
| July | 5.0305 | 4.6831 | 4.8404 |
| August | 4.8361 | 4.7068 | 4.7617 |
| September | 4.8058 | 4.4490 | 4.6015 |
| October | 4.6197 | 4.4579 | 4.5253 |
| November | 4.6475 | 4.4397 | 4.5355 |
| December | 4.5511 | 4.3895 | 4.4603 |