2012 GHS to AFN Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

29.2723 AFN

YEARLY LOW

24.6158 AFN

YEARLY AVERAGE

26.5507 AFN

2012 GHS to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the GHS to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 21, valuing the pair at 29.2723. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 27, dropping to 24.6158.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.6565 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 27.2922 to the December average rate of 27.1456, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.54% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 29.2723 was down 6.51% compared to the 2011 peak of 31.3111, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 146,362 AFN

2011 Average 143,242 AFN

Yearly Trough Low 123,079 AFN

Transaction Impact: A difference of 23,282.52 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

28.8269

24.3782

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GHS to AFN 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 26.8568, compared to 26.2447 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.6121 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 26.8568

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 26.2447

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was February, with a trading range of 1.8931 AFN (High: 29.2723 / Low: 27.3792). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2938 AFN (High: 24.9096 / Low: 24.6158).

February Spread (Volatile) ±1.8931

July Spread (Stable) ±0.2938

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 1.0863 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -1.0863

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 28.4562) against the same month in 2011 (average: 28.5909), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1347 (-0.47%).

2012 Avg (February) 28.4562

2011 Avg (February) 28.5909

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	27.9722	26.5070	27.2922
February	29.2723	27.3792	28.4562
March	28.6789	27.0941	27.8173
April	27.2192	26.0243	26.7310
May	26.1954	25.3525	25.6603
June	25.6700	24.8542	25.1837
July	24.9096	24.6158	24.7490
August	25.0602	24.6730	24.8561
September	26.8461	24.9962	25.8095
October	27.5817	26.6294	27.2420
November	28.3172	27.2172	27.6659
December	27.4955	26.7989	27.1456