YEARLY HIGH
51.6942 PKR
YEARLY LOW
44.5610 PKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
49.2630 PKR

2013 GHS to PKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the GHS to PKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 19, valuing the pair at 51.6942. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 44.5610.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 7.1332 PKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 51.2792 to the December average rate of 46.0414, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.21% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 51.6942 was down 6.25% compared to the 2012 peak of 55.1422, 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 258,471 PKR
2012 Average 252,562 PKR
Yearly Trough Low 222,805 PKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 35,665.95 PKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

51.9179
45.5071
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GHS to PKR 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 50.4333, compared to 48.0927 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 2.3406 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 50.4333
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 48.0927

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was December, with a trading range of 3.1271 PKR (High: 47.6882 / Low: 44.5610). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5320 PKR (High: 48.7546 / Low: 48.2226).

December Spread (Volatile) ±3.1271
October Spread (Stable) ±0.5320

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 1.7920 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.7920

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2013: 51.3836) against the same month in 2012 (average: 53.6049), the exchange rate shifted by -2.2213 (-4.14%).

2013 Avg (February) 51.3836
2012 Avg (February) 53.6049

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 51.6510 50.9602 51.2792
February 51.6942 51.0673 51.3836
March 51.4719 50.5572 50.8441
April 50.9238 49.9462 50.4406
May 50.1976 49.2393 49.5361
June 49.4233 48.7397 49.1161
July 49.4678 48.5193 49.0067
August 49.2609 48.1781 48.7107
September 48.9036 48.0445 48.4229
October 48.7546 48.2226 48.5411
November 48.2424 47.3682 47.8334
December 47.6882 44.5610 46.0414