YEARLY HIGH
2.5025 GHS
YEARLY LOW
2.0836 GHS
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.3561 GHS

2012 AZN to GHS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the AZN to GHS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 2, valuing the pair at 2.5025. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 2.0836.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4189 GHS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.1508 to the December average rate of 2.4162, the exchange rate registered a net change of 12.34% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 2.5025 was up 17.98% compared to the 2011 peak of 2.1211, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 12,512 GHS
2011 Average 9,790 GHS
Yearly Trough Low 10,418 GHS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,094.38 GHS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

2.5185
2.1174
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AZN 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 2.2757, compared to 2.4364 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1607 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.2757
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.4364

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 0.1381 GHS (High: 2.2217 / Low: 2.0836). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0308 GHS (High: 2.4308 / Low: 2.4000).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.1381
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0308

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 0.0468 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0468

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2012: 2.4769) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1.9403), the exchange rate shifted by +0.5366 (+27.65%).

2012 Avg (August) 2.4769
2011 Avg (August) 1.9403

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.2217 2.0836 2.1508
February 2.2069 2.1392 2.1535
March 2.2678 2.1407 2.2128
April 2.3607 2.2570 2.2992
May 2.4249 2.3491 2.3968
June 2.4734 2.3956 2.4413
July 2.4998 2.4689 2.4851
August 2.5025 2.4562 2.4769
September 2.4667 2.4005 2.4301
October 2.4312 2.3861 2.4046
November 2.4308 2.3924 2.4056
December 2.4308 2.4000 2.4162