2013 GHS to USD Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2013.
2013 GHS to USD Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013
During 2013, the GHS to USD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 10, valuing the pair at 0.5330. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 29, dropping to 0.4212.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1118 USD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5259 to the December average rate of 0.4302, the exchange rate registered a net change of -18.19% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.5330 was down 12.68% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.6105, 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 USD 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 0.5136, compared to 0.4590 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0546 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2013 was August, with a trading range of 0.0188 USD (High: 0.4838 / Low: 0.4650). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0079 USD (High: 0.4669 / Low: 0.4590).
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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0146 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2013: 0.5259) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.5917), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0658 (-11.12%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 0.5330 | 0.5224 | 0.5259 |
| February | 0.5277 | 0.5182 | 0.5240 |
| March | 0.5244 | 0.5129 | 0.5180 |
| April | 0.5181 | 0.5072 | 0.5127 |
| May | 0.5105 | 0.4998 | 0.5032 |
| June | 0.5027 | 0.4916 | 0.4978 |
| July | 0.4962 | 0.4797 | 0.4878 |
| August | 0.4838 | 0.4650 | 0.4735 |
| September | 0.4669 | 0.4590 | 0.4609 |
| October | 0.4597 | 0.4518 | 0.4570 |
| November | 0.4512 | 0.4397 | 0.4448 |
| December | 0.4394 | 0.4212 | 0.4302 |