2013 GHS to QAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.9406 QAR

YEARLY LOW

1.5341 QAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.7706 QAR

2013 GHS to QAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the GHS to QAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 10, valuing the pair at 1.9406. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 29, dropping to 1.5341.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4065 QAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.9144 to the December average rate of 1.5664, the exchange rate registered a net change of -18.18% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 1.9406 was down 12.69% compared to the 2012 peak of 2.2227, 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 9,703 QAR

2012 Average 9,859 QAR

Yearly Trough Low 7,670 QAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,032.56 QAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

1.9492

1.5316

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GHS to QAR 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 1.8699, compared to 1.6713 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1986 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.8699

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.6713

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was August, with a trading range of 0.0667 QAR (High: 1.7599 / Low: 1.6932). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0292 QAR (High: 1.7003 / Low: 1.6711).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0667

September Spread (Stable) ±0.0292

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 0.0530 points.

Longest Streak 0 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0530

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2013: 1.9144) against the same month in 2012 (average: 2.1542), the exchange rate shifted by -0.2398 (-11.13%).

2013 Avg (January) 1.9144

2012 Avg (January) 2.1542

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.9406	1.9028	1.9144
February	1.9212	1.8868	1.9078
March	1.9093	1.8674	1.8857
April	1.8861	1.8465	1.8667
May	1.8586	1.8199	1.8319
June	1.8306	1.7895	1.8128
July	1.8067	1.7466	1.7760
August	1.7599	1.6932	1.7239
September	1.7003	1.6711	1.6779
October	1.6740	1.6446	1.6640
November	1.6426	1.6008	1.6194
December	1.5995	1.5341	1.5664