YEARLY HIGH
3.6613 GHS
YEARLY LOW
2.8770 GHS
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.1393 GHS

2013 XDR to GHS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the XDR to GHS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 3.6613. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 7, dropping to 2.8770.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.7843 GHS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.9201 to the December average rate of 3.5763, the exchange rate registered a net change of 22.47% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 3.6613 was up 23.30% compared to the 2012 peak of 2.9693, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 18,306 GHS
2012 Average 14,171 GHS
Yearly Trough Low 14,385 GHS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,921.32 GHS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

3.6436
2.8354
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XDR 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 2.9483, compared to 3.3304 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.3820 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.9483
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.3304

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was December, with a trading range of 0.1738 GHS (High: 3.6613 / Low: 3.4874). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0351 GHS (High: 2.9927 / Low: 2.9576).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.1738
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0351

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 0.0108 points.

Longest Streak 9 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0108

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2013: 3.5763) against the same month in 2012 (average: 2.9172), the exchange rate shifted by +0.6591 (+22.59%).

2013 Avg (December) 3.5763
2012 Avg (December) 2.9172

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.9382 2.8836 2.9201
February 2.9367 2.8889 2.9135
March 2.9266 2.8770 2.9027
April 2.9777 2.8990 2.9354
May 2.9927 2.9576 2.9779
June 3.0657 2.9903 3.0403
July 3.1570 3.0166 3.0830
August 3.2677 3.1226 3.2085
September 3.3398 3.2445 3.3045
October 3.4131 3.3400 3.3686
November 3.4911 3.3926 3.4412
December 3.6613 3.4874 3.5763