2013 GHS to XOF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

265.9333 XOF

YEARLY LOW

200.6826 XOF

YEARLY AVERAGE

240.5026 XOF

2013 GHS to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the GHS to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 9, valuing the pair at 265.9333. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 200.6826.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 65.2507 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 259.5640 to the December average rate of 206.1504, the exchange rate registered a net change of -20.58% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 265.9333 was down 14.89% compared to the 2012 peak of 312.4408, 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 1,329,666 XOF

2012 Average 1,381,551 XOF

Yearly Trough Low 1,003,413 XOF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 326,253.39 XOF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

267.7214

200.5530

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GHS to XOF 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 256.5542, compared to 224.4511 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 32.1031 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 256.5542

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 224.4511

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was July, with a trading range of 14.9899 XOF (High: 251.9663 / Low: 236.9764). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 4.3486 XOF (High: 256.3722 / Low: 252.0236).

July Spread (Volatile) ±14.9899

May Spread (Stable) ±4.3486

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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 11.4342 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -11.4342

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2013: 259.5640) against the same month in 2012 (average: 300.8117), the exchange rate shifted by -41.2477 (-13.71%).

2013 Avg (January) 259.5640

2012 Avg (January) 300.8117

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	265.9333	254.4691	259.5640
February	261.0480	252.3922	257.2458
March	264.2976	259.5561	262.1240
April	264.6979	253.7127	258.2924
May	256.3722	252.0236	254.3376
June	253.0413	244.0008	247.7613
July	251.9663	236.9764	244.5847
August	238.9289	228.2540	233.1505
September	231.9278	222.7965	226.5820
October	222.9173	215.7423	219.9598
November	219.5485	212.0816	216.2792
December	212.6540	200.6826	206.1504