YEARLY HIGH
0.0383 GHS
YEARLY LOW
0.0308 GHS
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0351 GHS

2012 BTN to GHS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the BTN to GHS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 22, valuing the pair at 0.0383. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 0.0308.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0075 GHS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0330 to the December average rate of 0.0347, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.98% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.0383 was up 11.12% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.0345, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 192 GHS
2011 Average 166 GHS
Yearly Trough Low 154 GHS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 37.56 GHS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.0383
0.0326
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BTN 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 0.0343, compared to 0.0360 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) 0.0343
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0360

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 0.0039 GHS (High: 0.0347 / Low: 0.0308). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0006 GHS (High: 0.0350 / Low: 0.0345).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0039
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0006

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0012 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0012

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2012: 0.0366) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0341), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0025 (+7.19%).

2012 Avg (July) 0.0366
2011 Avg (July) 0.0341

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0347 0.0308 0.0330
February 0.0347 0.0341 0.0344
March 0.0351 0.0334 0.0345
April 0.0353 0.0346 0.0350
May 0.0354 0.0335 0.0346
June 0.0349 0.0337 0.0343
July 0.0383 0.0350 0.0366
August 0.0383 0.0375 0.0378
September 0.0380 0.0352 0.0368
October 0.0382 0.0348 0.0356
November 0.0352 0.0340 0.0344
December 0.0350 0.0345 0.0347