YEARLY HIGH
0.7887 GHS
YEARLY LOW
0.5923 GHS
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.6545 GHS

2013 PLN to GHS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the PLN to GHS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 0.7887. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 2, dropping to 0.5923.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1965 GHS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6118 to the December average rate of 0.7636, the exchange rate registered a net change of 24.81% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.7887 was up 27.54% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.6184, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 20,000 PLN based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 15,775 GHS
2012 Average 11,385 GHS
Yearly Trough Low 11,846 GHS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,929.02 GHS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.7797
0.5862
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PLN 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 0.6126, compared to 0.6964 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0838 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6126
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6964

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was December, with a trading range of 0.0547 GHS (High: 0.7887 / Low: 0.7341). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0158 GHS (High: 0.6096 / Low: 0.5938).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0547
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0158

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0091 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0091

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2013: 0.7636) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.6076), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1561 (+25.68%).

2013 Avg (December) 0.7636
2012 Avg (December) 0.6076

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.6199 0.6025 0.6118
February 0.6231 0.6031 0.6115
March 0.6096 0.5938 0.6023
April 0.6247 0.5923 0.6142
May 0.6304 0.6077 0.6178
June 0.6323 0.6064 0.6178
July 0.6542 0.6032 0.6283
August 0.6796 0.6484 0.6653
September 0.7007 0.6616 0.6845
October 0.7273 0.6985 0.7129
November 0.7356 0.7114 0.7238
December 0.7887 0.7341 0.7636