YEARLY HIGH
0.9304 BGN
YEARLY LOW
0.7762 BGN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.8245 BGN

2012 GHS to BGN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the GHS to BGN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 5, valuing the pair at 0.9304. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 19, dropping to 0.7762.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1542 BGN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.8978 to the December average rate of 0.7866, the exchange rate registered a net change of -12.39% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.9304 was down 10.92% compared to the 2011 peak of 1.0445, 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 4,652 BGN
2011 Average 4,555 BGN
Yearly Trough Low 3,881 BGN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 771.09 BGN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.9090
0.7755
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GHS to BGN 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 0.8460, compared to 0.8030 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0430 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.8460
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.8030

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 0.0622 BGN (High: 0.9304 / Low: 0.8682). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0177 BGN (High: 0.8084 / Low: 0.7907).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0622
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0177

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0296 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0296

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 0.8978) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.9741), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0763 (-7.83%).

2012 Avg (January) 0.8978
2011 Avg (January) 0.9741

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.9304 0.8682 0.8978
February 0.8962 0.8415 0.8749
March 0.8847 0.8229 0.8529
April 0.8437 0.7981 0.8233
May 0.8359 0.7988 0.8112
June 0.8444 0.8003 0.8160
July 0.8269 0.7999 0.8155
August 0.8216 0.8032 0.8117
September 0.8074 0.7801 0.7977
October 0.8084 0.7907 0.7987
November 0.8195 0.7897 0.8079
December 0.8007 0.7762 0.7866