YEARLY HIGH
48.3302 XPF
YEARLY LOW
36.5076 XPF
YEARLY AVERAGE
43.7623 XPF

2013 GHS to XPF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the GHS to XPF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 9, valuing the pair at 48.3302. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 36.5076.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 11.8226 XPF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 47.2265 to the December average rate of 37.5176, the exchange rate registered a net change of -20.56% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 48.3302 was down 14.91% compared to the 2012 peak of 56.7970, 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 241,651 XPF
2012 Average 251,361 XPF
Yearly Trough Low 182,538 XPF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 59,112.91 XPF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

48.7024
36.5007
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GHS to XPF 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 46.6883, compared to 40.8362 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 5.8521 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 46.6883
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 40.8362

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was July, with a trading range of 2.7170 XPF (High: 45.8262 / Low: 43.1092). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.9891 XPF (High: 46.7634 / Low: 45.7743).

July Spread (Volatile) ±2.7170
May Spread (Stable) ±0.9891

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 2.0561 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.0561

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2013: 47.2265) against the same month in 2012 (average: 54.7756), the exchange rate shifted by -7.5490 (-13.78%).

2013 Avg (January) 47.2265
2012 Avg (January) 54.7756

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 48.3302 46.3847 47.2265
February 47.5549 45.9265 46.8221
March 48.0536 47.0360 47.6856
April 48.1375 46.2500 47.0063
May 46.7634 45.7743 46.3106
June 46.2368 44.4397 45.0786
July 45.8262 43.1092 44.4977
August 43.4706 41.5400 42.4416
September 42.1294 40.4727 41.1753
October 40.4875 39.2241 40.0076
November 40.1137 38.6835 39.3775
December 38.7332 36.5076 37.5176