YEARLY HIGH
0.0182 GHS
YEARLY LOW
0.0148 GHS
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0160 GHS

2013 LKR to GHS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the LKR to GHS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 0.0182. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 7, dropping to 0.0148.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0033 GHS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0150 to the December average rate of 0.0178, the exchange rate registered a net change of 18.53% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.0182 was up 18.45% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.0153, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 91 GHS
2012 Average 73 GHS
Yearly Trough Low 74 GHS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 16.61 GHS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.0180
0.0147
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR 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 0.0154, compared to 0.0166 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0012 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0154
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0166

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was December, with a trading range of 0.0008 GHS (High: 0.0182 / Low: 0.0173). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 GHS (High: 0.0152 / Low: 0.0149).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0008
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0001 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0001

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2013: 0.0178) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.0148), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0030 (+20.06%).

2013 Avg (December) 0.0178
2012 Avg (December) 0.0148

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0151 0.0148 0.0150
February 0.0152 0.0149 0.0151
March 0.0154 0.0150 0.0152
April 0.0156 0.0153 0.0155
May 0.0158 0.0155 0.0157
June 0.0159 0.0155 0.0157
July 0.0158 0.0154 0.0156
August 0.0162 0.0157 0.0160
September 0.0165 0.0161 0.0164
October 0.0169 0.0165 0.0167
November 0.0173 0.0169 0.0171
December 0.0182 0.0173 0.0178