YEARLY HIGH
847.3968 SOS
YEARLY LOW
473.3241 SOS
YEARLY AVERAGE
689.0962 SOS

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.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 GHS based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 4,236,984 SOS
2012 Average 4,391,123 SOS
Yearly Trough Low 2,366,620 SOS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,870,363.94 SOS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

874.7525
467.7326
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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)

Seasonal

The 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.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 792.7569
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 585.4355

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The 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).

August Spread (Volatile) ±54.8599
January Spread (Stable) ±12.4574

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 45.2501 points.

Longest Streak 0 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -45.2501

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing 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%).

2013 Avg (February) 835.0617
2012 Avg (February) 960.1654

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