YEARLY HIGH
1.4402 XCD
YEARLY LOW
1.1381 XCD
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.3138 XCD

2013 GHS to XCD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the GHS to XCD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 10, valuing the pair at 1.4402. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 29, dropping to 1.1381.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3022 XCD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.4208 to the December average rate of 1.1622, the exchange rate registered a net change of -18.20% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 1.4402 was down 12.61% compared to the 2012 peak of 1.6481, 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 7,201 XCD
2012 Average 7,316 XCD
Yearly Trough Low 5,690 XCD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,510.81 XCD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

1.4466
1.1363
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GHS to XCD 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 1.3876, compared to 1.2400 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1475 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.3876
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.2400

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was August, with a trading range of 0.0508 XCD (High: 1.3070 / Low: 1.2562). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0214 XCD (High: 1.2614 / Low: 1.2400).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0508
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0214

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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0394 points.

Longest Streak 0 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0394

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2013: 1.4208) against the same month in 2012 (average: 1.5978), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1770 (-11.08%).

2013 Avg (January) 1.4208
2012 Avg (January) 1.5978

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.4402 1.4114 1.4208
February 1.4257 1.4002 1.4157
March 1.4168 1.3859 1.3994
April 1.3998 1.3704 1.3852
May 1.3793 1.3504 1.3594
June 1.3584 1.3278 1.3450
July 1.3404 1.2960 1.3178
August 1.3070 1.2562 1.2790
September 1.2614 1.2400 1.2451
October 1.2420 1.2205 1.2345
November 1.2188 1.1876 1.2016
December 1.1869 1.1381 1.1622