YEARLY HIGH
50.3580 BDT
YEARLY LOW
41.5918 BDT
YEARLY AVERAGE
44.3858 BDT

2012 GHS to BDT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the GHS to BDT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 31, valuing the pair at 50.3580. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 7, dropping to 41.5918.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 8.7662 BDT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 49.2511 to the December average rate of 42.5978, the exchange rate registered a net change of -13.51% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 50.3580 was down 2.57% compared to the 2011 peak of 51.6888, 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 251,790 BDT
2011 Average 239,826 BDT
Yearly Trough Low 207,959 BDT
Transaction Impact: A difference of 43,830.87 BDT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

49.9825
41.2058
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GHS to BDT 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 46.1688, compared to 42.6028 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 3.5660 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 46.1688
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 42.6028

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was February, with a trading range of 3.0528 BDT (High: 50.2386 / Low: 47.1858). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5130 BDT (High: 43.3651 / Low: 42.8521).

February Spread (Volatile) ±3.0528
October Spread (Stable) ±0.5130

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and November, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 2.0442 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.0442

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 49.2511) against the same month in 2011 (average: 47.2479), the exchange rate shifted by +2.0032 (+4.24%).

2012 Avg (January) 49.2511
2011 Avg (January) 47.2479

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 50.3580 47.9659 49.2511
February 50.2386 47.1858 49.1129
March 48.5697 45.9380 47.0687
April 46.1585 44.1299 45.3266
May 44.4633 42.9801 43.5089
June 43.5701 42.1303 42.7447
July 42.3692 41.6779 41.9656
August 42.3677 41.5918 41.9372
September 43.4796 42.2092 42.8487
October 43.3651 42.8521 43.1251
November 43.5792 42.6443 43.1422
December 43.0424 41.8221 42.5978