YEARLY HIGH
0.0050 GHS
YEARLY LOW
0.0038 GHS
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0042 GHS

2013 XAF to GHS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the XAF to GHS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 0.0050. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 9, dropping to 0.0038.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0012 GHS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0039 to the December average rate of 0.0049, the exchange rate registered a net change of 25.96% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.0050 was up 29.89% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.0038, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 25 GHS
2012 Average 18 GHS
Yearly Trough Low 19 GHS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6.12 GHS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.0050
0.0037
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XAF 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 0.0039, compared to 0.0045 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0006 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0039
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0045

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was December, with a trading range of 0.0003 GHS (High: 0.0050 / Low: 0.0047). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 GHS (High: 0.0040 / Low: 0.0039).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0003
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 9 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0001 points.

Longest Streak 9 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0001

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2013: 0.0049) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.0038), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0011 (+28.05%).

2013 Avg (December) 0.0049
2012 Avg (December) 0.0038

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0039 0.0038 0.0039
February 0.0040 0.0038 0.0039
March 0.0039 0.0038 0.0038
April 0.0039 0.0038 0.0039
May 0.0040 0.0039 0.0039
June 0.0041 0.0040 0.0040
July 0.0042 0.0040 0.0041
August 0.0044 0.0042 0.0043
September 0.0045 0.0043 0.0044
October 0.0046 0.0045 0.0045
November 0.0047 0.0045 0.0046
December 0.0050 0.0047 0.0049