YEARLY HIGH
1.1073 GHS
YEARLY LOW
0.9152 GHS
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.0370 GHS

2012 ANG to GHS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the ANG to GHS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 1, valuing the pair at 1.1073. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 0.9152.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1922 GHS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.9446 to the December average rate of 1.0635, the exchange rate registered a net change of 12.59% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1.1073 was up 18.92% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.9312, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 5,537 GHS
2011 Average 4,329 GHS
Yearly Trough Low 4,576 GHS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 960.90 GHS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

1.1135
0.9292
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ANG 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 0.9991, compared to 1.0749 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0758 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.9991
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0749

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 0.0604 GHS (High: 0.9756 / Low: 0.9152). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0180 GHS (High: 1.0715 / Low: 1.0536).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0604
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0180

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0235 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0235

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2012: 1.0959) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.8589), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2370 (+27.59%).

2012 Avg (August) 1.0959
2011 Avg (August) 0.8589

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.9756 0.9152 0.9446
February 0.9690 0.9395 0.9456
March 0.9958 0.9398 0.9717
April 1.0364 0.9910 1.0095
May 1.0643 1.0315 1.0520
June 1.0852 1.0518 1.0711
July 1.1053 1.0858 1.0981
August 1.1073 1.0878 1.0959
September 1.0921 1.0501 1.0724
October 1.0695 1.0499 1.0594
November 1.0723 1.0515 1.0601
December 1.0715 1.0536 1.0635