2013 GHS to SLL Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2013.
2013 GHS to SLL Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013
During 2013, the GHS to SLL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 10, valuing the pair at 2311.3703. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 1821.6224.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 489.7479 SLL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2279.2739 to the December average rate of 1863.4265, the exchange rate registered a net change of -18.24% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 2311.3703 was down 12.88% compared to the 2012 peak of 2653.1282, 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 SLL 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 2219.5897, compared to 1984.8989 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 234.6908 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2013 was December, with a trading range of 78.4614 SLL (High: 1900.0838 / Low: 1821.6224). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 28.1408 SLL (High: 1986.1457 / Low: 1958.0050).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsNo sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2013. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 65.0271 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2013: 2279.2739) against the same month in 2012 (average: 2592.7652), the exchange rate shifted by -313.4913 (-12.09%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 2311.3703 | 2264.4017 | 2279.2739 |
| February | 2279.1898 | 2238.8646 | 2263.8011 |
| March | 2266.3561 | 2216.2805 | 2237.4548 |
| April | 2241.5132 | 2192.0764 | 2215.7086 |
| May | 2205.3683 | 2150.7121 | 2168.9869 |
| June | 2172.9052 | 2124.5805 | 2152.3131 |
| July | 2142.9086 | 2073.7624 | 2109.1753 |
| August | 2084.7017 | 2010.1757 | 2044.1482 |
| September | 2019.0575 | 1981.0315 | 1991.2386 |
| October | 1986.1457 | 1958.0050 | 1979.1459 |
| November | 1955.7255 | 1900.3737 | 1922.2590 |
| December | 1900.0838 | 1821.6224 | 1863.4265 |