YEARLY HIGH
0.0481 GHS
YEARLY LOW
0.0396 GHS
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0426 GHS

2013 KGS to GHS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the KGS to GHS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 0.0481. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 10, dropping to 0.0396.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0085 GHS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0400 to the December average rate of 0.0472, the exchange rate registered a net change of 17.87% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.0481 was up 10.42% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.0435, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 KGS based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 240 GHS
2012 Average 198 GHS
Yearly Trough Low 198 GHS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 42.59 GHS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.0479
0.0392
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KGS to GHS 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 0.0406, compared to 0.0447 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0041 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0406
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0447

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was August, with a trading range of 0.0020 GHS (High: 0.0443 / Low: 0.0423). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0008 GHS (High: 0.0407 / Low: 0.0399).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0020
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0008

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 10 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0001 points.

Longest Streak 10 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0001

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2013: 0.0472) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.0400), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0072 (+17.98%).

2013 Avg (December) 0.0472
2012 Avg (December) 0.0400

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0404 0.0396 0.0400
February 0.0405 0.0396 0.0399
March 0.0407 0.0399 0.0404
April 0.0409 0.0400 0.0405
May 0.0415 0.0407 0.0412
June 0.0418 0.0410 0.0414
July 0.0427 0.0413 0.0420
August 0.0443 0.0423 0.0434
September 0.0447 0.0440 0.0443
October 0.0456 0.0446 0.0449
November 0.0466 0.0457 0.0462
December 0.0481 0.0465 0.0472