YEARLY HIGH
1.0927 ANG
YEARLY LOW
0.9031 ANG
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.9671 ANG

2012 GHS to ANG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the GHS to ANG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 1.0927. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 1, dropping to 0.9031.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1896 ANG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0591 to the December average rate of 0.9403, the exchange rate registered a net change of -11.21% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1.0927 was down 16.15% compared to the 2011 peak of 1.3032, 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 5,464 ANG
2011 Average 5,782 ANG
Yearly Trough Low 4,515 ANG
Transaction Impact: A difference of 948.21 ANG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

1.0740
0.8958
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GHS to ANG 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 1.0036, compared to 0.9306 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0730 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0036
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.9306

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 0.0677 ANG (High: 1.0927 / Low: 1.0251). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0159 ANG (High: 0.9492 / Low: 0.9332).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0677
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0159

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and October, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0402 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0402

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 1.0591) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1.1914), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1323 (-11.10%).

2012 Avg (January) 1.0591
2011 Avg (January) 1.1914

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.0927 1.0251 1.0591
February 1.0644 1.0320 1.0576
March 1.0641 1.0042 1.0295
April 1.0090 0.9649 0.9908
May 0.9695 0.9396 0.9507
June 0.9507 0.9215 0.9337
July 0.9209 0.9047 0.9107
August 0.9193 0.9031 0.9125
September 0.9523 0.9157 0.9325
October 0.9525 0.9350 0.9440
November 0.9511 0.9326 0.9433
December 0.9492 0.9332 0.9403