YEARLY HIGH
2.6267 ARS
YEARLY LOW
2.2829 ARS
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.4596 ARS

2012 GHS to ARS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the GHS to ARS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 2.6267. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 27, dropping to 2.2829.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3438 ARS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.5553 to the December average rate of 2.5725, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.67% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 2.6267 was down 10.25% compared to the 2011 peak of 2.9268, 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 13,133 ARS
2011 Average 13,365 ARS
Yearly Trough Low 11,415 ARS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,718.93 ARS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

2.5968
2.3055
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GHS to ARS 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 2.4596, compared to 2.4596 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0001 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.4596
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.4596

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 0.1524 ARS (High: 2.6267 / Low: 2.4743). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0339 ARS (High: 2.5540 / Low: 2.5200).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.1524
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0339

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0723 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0723

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 2.5553) against the same month in 2011 (average: 2.6475), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0921 (-3.48%).

2012 Avg (January) 2.5553
2011 Avg (January) 2.6475

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.6267 2.4743 2.5553
February 2.5863 2.5144 2.5680
March 2.5782 2.4516 2.5045
April 2.4699 2.3782 2.4322
May 2.3929 2.3304 2.3609
June 2.3735 2.2829 2.3364
July 2.3460 2.3108 2.3298
August 2.3973 2.3284 2.3673
September 2.4845 2.3964 2.4466
October 2.5363 2.4608 2.5028
November 2.5540 2.5200 2.5388
December 2.5878 2.5348 2.5725