YEARLY HIGH
0.0729 GHS
YEARLY LOW
0.0609 GHS
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0648 GHS

2013 RUB to GHS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the RUB to GHS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 0.0729. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 8, dropping to 0.0609.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0119 GHS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0629 to the December average rate of 0.0708, the exchange rate registered a net change of 12.46% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.0729 was up 15.28% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.0632, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 364 GHS
2012 Average 298 GHS
Yearly Trough Low 305 GHS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 59.53 GHS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.0716
0.0613
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RUB 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 0.0628, compared to 0.0668 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) 0.0628
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0668

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was September, with a trading range of 0.0044 GHS (High: 0.0686 / Low: 0.0643). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0010 GHS (High: 0.0637 / Low: 0.0627).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0044
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0010

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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0013 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0013

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2013: 0.0708) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.0617), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0090 (+14.61%).

2013 Avg (December) 0.0708
2012 Avg (December) 0.0617

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0634 0.0620 0.0629
February 0.0637 0.0627 0.0632
March 0.0633 0.0621 0.0627
April 0.0634 0.0612 0.0622
May 0.0639 0.0627 0.0634
June 0.0632 0.0611 0.0621
July 0.0640 0.0609 0.0626
August 0.0650 0.0629 0.0640
September 0.0686 0.0643 0.0666
October 0.0693 0.0675 0.0682
November 0.0693 0.0679 0.0687
December 0.0729 0.0685 0.0708