YEARLY HIGH
0.0206 GHS
YEARLY LOW
0.0173 GHS
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0194 GHS

2012 AOA to GHS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the AOA to GHS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 2, valuing the pair at 0.0206. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 0.0173.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0033 GHS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0178 to the December average rate of 0.0198, the exchange rate registered a net change of 11.22% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.0206 was up 17.34% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.0176, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 103 GHS
2011 Average 83 GHS
Yearly Trough Low 86 GHS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 16.60 GHS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.0206
0.0175
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AOA 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 0.0188, compared to 0.0200 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0012 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0188
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0200

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 0.0011 GHS (High: 0.0184 / Low: 0.0173). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 GHS (High: 0.0199 / Low: 0.0197).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0011
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0004 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0004

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2012: 0.0204) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0164), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0040 (+24.47%).

2012 Avg (August) 0.0204
2011 Avg (August) 0.0164

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0184 0.0173 0.0178
February 0.0183 0.0177 0.0178
March 0.0187 0.0178 0.0183
April 0.0195 0.0186 0.0190
May 0.0200 0.0194 0.0198
June 0.0204 0.0198 0.0201
July 0.0206 0.0196 0.0202
August 0.0206 0.0202 0.0204
September 0.0203 0.0197 0.0200
October 0.0200 0.0196 0.0198
November 0.0199 0.0196 0.0198
December 0.0199 0.0197 0.0198