2012 BOB to GHS Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.2819 GHS

YEARLY LOW

0.2373 GHS

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.2665 GHS

2012 BOB to GHS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the BOB to GHS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 9, valuing the pair at 0.2819. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 5, dropping to 0.2373.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0446 GHS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2452 to the December average rate of 0.2714, the exchange rate registered a net change of 10.67% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.2819 was up 17.49% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.2399, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,409 GHS

2011 Average 1,109 GHS

Yearly Trough Low 1,187 GHS

Transaction Impact: A difference of 222.90 GHS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.2833

0.2418

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BOB 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 0.2590, compared to 0.2740 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0150 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2590

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2740

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 0.0162 GHS (High: 0.2535 / Low: 0.2373). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0024 GHS (High: 0.2730 / Low: 0.2706).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0162

December Spread (Stable) ±0.0024

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 0.0052 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0052

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2012: 0.2799) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.2174), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0624 (+28.72%).

2012 Avg (July) 0.2799

2011 Avg (July) 0.2174

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.2535	0.2373	0.2452
February	0.2519	0.2434	0.2455
March	0.2582	0.2443	0.2520
April	0.2695	0.2568	0.2622
May	0.2766	0.2682	0.2726
June	0.2796	0.2707	0.2765
July	0.2819	0.2768	0.2799
August	0.2807	0.2765	0.2787
September	0.2771	0.2700	0.2735
October	0.2735	0.2685	0.2702
November	0.2729	0.2686	0.2702
December	0.2730	0.2706	0.2714