2013 GHS to SOS Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2013.
2013 GHS to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013
During 2013, the GHS to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 8, valuing the pair at 847.3968. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 473.3241.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 374.0728 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 840.8342 to the December average rate of 501.6509, the exchange rate registered a net change of -40.34% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 847.3968 was down 15.14% compared to the 2012 peak of 998.6289, 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 SOS 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 792.7569, compared to 585.4355 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 207.3215 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2013 was August, with a trading range of 54.8599 SOS (High: 662.6625 / Low: 607.8026). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 12.4574 SOS (High: 847.2801 / Low: 834.8226).
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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 45.2501 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2013: 835.0617) against the same month in 2012 (average: 960.1654), the exchange rate shifted by -125.1037 (-13.03%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 847.2801 | 834.8226 | 840.8342 |
| February | 847.3968 | 817.2752 | 835.0617 |
| March | 843.0235 | 809.0580 | 823.2961 |
| April | 813.9983 | 771.1409 | 794.6181 |
| May | 771.0628 | 730.7573 | 749.3680 |
| June | 736.7495 | 690.3319 | 713.3634 |
| July | 693.3854 | 657.5004 | 677.5224 |
| August | 662.6625 | 607.8026 | 633.0236 |
| September | 609.2702 | 579.9878 | 590.2745 |
| October | 578.1862 | 555.6916 | 567.4346 |
| November | 554.4137 | 528.6441 | 542.7068 |
| December | 527.7185 | 473.3241 | 501.6509 |