YEARLY HIGH
1.0982 GHS
YEARLY LOW
0.9151 GHS
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.0337 GHS

2012 AWG to GHS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the AWG to GHS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 10, valuing the pair at 1.0982. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 0.9151.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1831 GHS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.9445 to the December average rate of 1.0594, the exchange rate registered a net change of 12.16% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1.0982 was up 17.95% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.9311, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 5,491 GHS
2011 Average 4,315 GHS
Yearly Trough Low 4,576 GHS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 915.61 GHS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

1.1047
0.9299
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AWG 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 0.9990, compared to 1.0685 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0695 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.9990
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0685

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 0.0605 GHS (High: 0.9756 / Low: 0.9151). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0131 GHS (High: 1.0960 / Low: 1.0829).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0605
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0131

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 0.0212 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0212

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2012: 1.0867) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.8518), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2349 (+27.58%).

2012 Avg (August) 1.0867
2011 Avg (August) 0.8518

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.9756 0.9151 0.9445
February 0.9689 0.9394 0.9456
March 0.9958 0.9398 0.9716
April 1.0364 0.9911 1.0094
May 1.0643 1.0305 1.0519
June 1.0853 1.0519 1.0708
July 1.0960 1.0829 1.0902
August 1.0982 1.0763 1.0867
September 1.0821 1.0531 1.0655
October 1.0649 1.0464 1.0542
November 1.0657 1.0492 1.0548
December 1.0656 1.0524 1.0594