YEARLY HIGH
0.1966 GHS
YEARLY LOW
0.1436 GHS
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1711 GHS

2013 SCR to GHS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the SCR to GHS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 0.1966. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 10, dropping to 0.1436.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0530 GHS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1461 to the December average rate of 0.1928, the exchange rate registered a net change of 31.92% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.1966 was up 30.40% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.1508, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 983 GHS
2012 Average 676 GHS
Yearly Trough Low 718 GHS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 265.16 GHS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.1974
0.1415
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SCR 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 0.1608, compared to 0.1814 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0205 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1608
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1814

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was March, with a trading range of 0.0124 GHS (High: 0.1675 / Low: 0.1550). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0020 GHS (High: 0.1706 / Low: 0.1686).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0124
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0020

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 11 straight months. No significant month-over-month rate declines were detected.

Longest Streak 11 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0000

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2013: 0.1928) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.1449), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0479 (+33.07%).

2013 Avg (December) 0.1928
2012 Avg (December) 0.1449

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1488 0.1436 0.1461
February 0.1560 0.1489 0.1512
March 0.1675 0.1550 0.1631
April 0.1679 0.1649 0.1665
May 0.1699 0.1672 0.1687
June 0.1706 0.1686 0.1694
July 0.1740 0.1685 0.1712
August 0.1797 0.1725 0.1761
September 0.1817 0.1786 0.1803
October 0.1839 0.1797 0.1815
November 0.1887 0.1842 0.1865
December 0.1966 0.1883 0.1928