YEARLY HIGH
0.4526 GHS
YEARLY LOW
0.3067 GHS
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3609 GHS

2013 VEF to GHS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the VEF to GHS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 21, valuing the pair at 0.4526. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 14, dropping to 0.3067.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1459 GHS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4428 to the December average rate of 0.3695, the exchange rate registered a net change of -16.56% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.4526 was down 1.16% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.4579, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,263 GHS
2012 Average 2,156 GHS
Yearly Trough Low 1,534 GHS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 729.31 GHS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.4578
0.2965
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

VEF 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 0.3749, compared to 0.3468 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0281 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3749
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3468

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was March, with a trading range of 0.1447 GHS (High: 0.4526 / Low: 0.3079). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0060 GHS (High: 0.3463 / Low: 0.3403).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.1447
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0060

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.1072 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1072

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2013: 0.4172) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.4050), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0122 (+3.01%).

2013 Avg (March) 0.4172
2012 Avg (March) 0.4050

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4457 0.4368 0.4428
February 0.4493 0.4413 0.4444
March 0.4526 0.3079 0.4172
April 0.3134 0.3067 0.3100
May 0.3180 0.3113 0.3159
June 0.3234 0.3162 0.3193
July 0.3314 0.3203 0.3259
August 0.3418 0.3284 0.3357
September 0.3463 0.3403 0.3449
October 0.3518 0.3456 0.3477
November 0.3613 0.3522 0.3573
December 0.3775 0.3617 0.3695