YEARLY HIGH
0.3476 XDR
YEARLY LOW
0.2731 XDR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3201 XDR

2013 GHS to XDR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the GHS to XDR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 7, valuing the pair at 0.3476. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 29, dropping to 0.2731.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0745 XDR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3425 to the December average rate of 0.2797, the exchange rate registered a net change of -18.34% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.3476 was down 12.65% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.3979, 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 1,738 XDR
2012 Average 1,768 XDR
Yearly Trough Low 1,366 XDR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 372.27 XDR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.3510
0.2732
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GHS to XDR 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 0.3393, compared to 0.3010 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0383 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3393
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3010

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was July, with a trading range of 0.0147 XDR (High: 0.3315 / Low: 0.3168). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0040 XDR (High: 0.3381 / Low: 0.3341).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0147
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0040

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0127 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0127

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2013: 0.3445) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.3732), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0287 (-7.69%).

2013 Avg (March) 0.3445
2012 Avg (March) 0.3732

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3468 0.3403 0.3425
February 0.3462 0.3405 0.3432
March 0.3476 0.3417 0.3445
April 0.3449 0.3358 0.3407
May 0.3381 0.3341 0.3358
June 0.3344 0.3262 0.3289
July 0.3315 0.3168 0.3244
August 0.3202 0.3060 0.3117
September 0.3082 0.2994 0.3026
October 0.2994 0.2930 0.2969
November 0.2948 0.2864 0.2906
December 0.2867 0.2731 0.2797