2013 GHS to WST Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.2209 WST

YEARLY LOW

0.9809 WST

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.1242 WST

2013 GHS to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the GHS to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 10, valuing the pair at 1.2209. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 0.9809.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2399 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.2017 to the December average rate of 0.9996, the exchange rate registered a net change of -16.82% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 1.2209 was down 17.11% compared to the 2012 peak of 1.4728, 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 6,104 WST

2012 Average 6,259 WST

Yearly Trough Low 4,905 WST

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,199.65 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

1.2219

0.9794

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GHS to WST 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 1.1782, compared to 1.0703 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1079 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.1782

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0703

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was July, with a trading range of 0.0458 WST (High: 1.1688 / Low: 1.1230). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0175 WST (High: 1.1694 / Low: 1.1519).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0458

May Spread (Stable) ±0.0175

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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0405 points.

Longest Streak 0 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0405

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2013: 1.2017) against the same month in 2012 (average: 1.4093), the exchange rate shifted by -0.2075 (-14.73%).

2013 Avg (January) 1.2017

2012 Avg (January) 1.4093

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.2209	1.1901	1.2017
February	1.2003	1.1780	1.1927
March	1.2083	1.1798	1.1903
April	1.1910	1.1543	1.1701
May	1.1694	1.1519	1.1582
June	1.1662	1.1478	1.1562
July	1.1688	1.1230	1.1447
August	1.1430	1.0988	1.1165
September	1.1044	1.0618	1.0760
October	1.0667	1.0378	1.0548
November	1.0484	1.0198	1.0302
December	1.0225	0.9809	0.9996