2013 PEN to GHS Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2013.
2013 PEN to GHS Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013
During 2013, the PEN to GHS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 24, valuing the pair at 0.8482. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 24, dropping to 0.7192.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1290 GHS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7457 to the December average rate of 0.8344, the exchange rate registered a net change of 11.89% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.8482 was up 13.42% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.7478, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 PEN based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.
PEN to GHS Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 0.7439, compared to 0.7837 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0398 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2013 was December, with a trading range of 0.0360 GHS (High: 0.8482 / Low: 0.8121). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0066 GHS (High: 0.7429 / Low: 0.7363).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween June and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0218 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2013: 0.8344) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.7388), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0956 (+12.94%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 0.7502 | 0.7393 | 0.7457 |
| February | 0.7429 | 0.7363 | 0.7396 |
| March | 0.7499 | 0.7337 | 0.7441 |
| April | 0.7585 | 0.7453 | 0.7512 |
| May | 0.7655 | 0.7366 | 0.7522 |
| June | 0.7369 | 0.7192 | 0.7305 |
| July | 0.7485 | 0.7260 | 0.7382 |
| August | 0.7654 | 0.7425 | 0.7543 |
| September | 0.7929 | 0.7626 | 0.7808 |
| October | 0.8006 | 0.7828 | 0.7901 |
| November | 0.8128 | 0.7960 | 0.8041 |
| December | 0.8482 | 0.8121 | 0.8344 |