2013 WST to GHS Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.0194 GHS

YEARLY LOW

0.8191 GHS

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.8927 GHS

2013 WST to GHS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the WST to GHS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 1.0194. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 10, dropping to 0.8191.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2003 GHS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.8322 to the December average rate of 1.0005, the exchange rate registered a net change of 20.23% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 1.0194 was up 18.89% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.8574, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 5,097 GHS

2012 Average 4,005 GHS

Yearly Trough Low 4,095 GHS

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,001.74 GHS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

1.0174

0.8153

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

WST 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 0.8490, compared to 0.9364 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0874 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.8490

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.9364

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was December, with a trading range of 0.0414 GHS (High: 1.0194 / Low: 0.9780). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0130 GHS (High: 0.8681 / Low: 0.8552).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0414

May Spread (Stable) ±0.0130

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: 1.0005) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.8291), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1714 (+20.67%).

2013 Avg (December) 1.0005

2012 Avg (December) 0.8291

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.8403	0.8191	0.8322
February	0.8489	0.8331	0.8385
March	0.8476	0.8276	0.8401
April	0.8664	0.8396	0.8547
May	0.8681	0.8552	0.8634
June	0.8712	0.8575	0.8649
July	0.8905	0.8556	0.8737
August	0.9101	0.8749	0.8959
September	0.9418	0.9055	0.9295
October	0.9635	0.9375	0.9481
November	0.9806	0.9539	0.9708
December	1.0194	0.9780	1.0005