YEARLY HIGH
0.5129 GHS
YEARLY LOW
0.3984 GHS
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4576 GHS

2013 SDG to GHS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the SDG to GHS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 23, valuing the pair at 0.5129. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 29, dropping to 0.3984.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1145 GHS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4311 to the December average rate of 0.4078, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.42% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.5129 was down 29.41% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.7266, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,564 GHS
2012 Average 2,786 GHS
Yearly Trough Low 1,992 GHS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 572.42 GHS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.5099
0.3985
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SDG 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 0.4415, compared to 0.4737 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0321 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4415
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4737

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was November, with a trading range of 0.1145 GHS (High: 0.5129 / Low: 0.3984). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0048 GHS (High: 0.4350 / Low: 0.4301).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.1145
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0048

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 10 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0928 points.

Longest Streak 10 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0928

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2013: 0.5006) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.4279), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0727 (+16.99%).

2013 Avg (November) 0.5006
2012 Avg (November) 0.4279

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4335 0.4267 0.4311
February 0.4350 0.4301 0.4322
March 0.4404 0.4331 0.4375
April 0.4470 0.4380 0.4421
May 0.4531 0.4437 0.4504
June 0.4616 0.4527 0.4559
July 0.4732 0.4582 0.4653
August 0.4879 0.4706 0.4794
September 0.4942 0.4856 0.4925
October 0.5013 0.4939 0.4964
November 0.5129 0.3984 0.5006
December 0.4155 0.3988 0.4078