YEARLY HIGH
0.0240 GHS
YEARLY LOW
0.0199 GHS
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0226 GHS

2012 BDT to GHS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the BDT to GHS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 7, valuing the pair at 0.0240. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 31, dropping to 0.0199.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0042 GHS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0203 to the December average rate of 0.0235, the exchange rate registered a net change of 15.59% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.0240 was up 8.58% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.0221, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 120 GHS
2011 Average 104 GHS
Yearly Trough Low 99 GHS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 20.93 GHS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

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0.0200
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BDT 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 0.0217, compared to 0.0235 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0017 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0217
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0235

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was February, with a trading range of 0.0013 GHS (High: 0.0212 / Low: 0.0199). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 GHS (High: 0.0233 / Low: 0.0231).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0013
October 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 0.0005 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0005

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2012: 0.0238) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0205), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0034 (+16.46%).

2012 Avg (August) 0.0238
2011 Avg (August) 0.0205

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0208 0.0199 0.0203
February 0.0212 0.0199 0.0204
March 0.0218 0.0206 0.0213
April 0.0227 0.0217 0.0221
May 0.0233 0.0225 0.0230
June 0.0237 0.0230 0.0234
July 0.0240 0.0236 0.0238
August 0.0240 0.0236 0.0238
September 0.0237 0.0230 0.0233
October 0.0233 0.0231 0.0232
November 0.0234 0.0229 0.0232
December 0.0239 0.0232 0.0235