YEARLY HIGH
1.1412 BRL
YEARLY LOW
0.9937 BRL
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.0550 BRL

2012 GHS to BRL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the GHS to BRL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 1.1412. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 28, dropping to 0.9937.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1475 BRL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0597 to the December average rate of 1.0972, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.54% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1.1412 was down 5.84% compared to the 2011 peak of 1.2120, 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 5,706 BRL
2011 Average 5,414 BRL
Yearly Trough Low 4,968 BRL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 737.37 BRL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

1.1053
1.0082
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GHS to BRL 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 1.0417, compared to 1.0683 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0266 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0417
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0683

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 0.1311 BRL (High: 1.1412 / Low: 1.0100). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0208 BRL (High: 1.0822 / Low: 1.0614).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.1311
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0208

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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0434 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0434

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 1.0597) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1.1148), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0551 (-4.94%).

2012 Avg (January) 1.0597
2011 Avg (January) 1.1148

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.1412 1.0100 1.0597
February 1.0333 0.9937 1.0163
March 1.0583 0.9973 1.0301
April 1.0389 1.0161 1.0250
May 1.0950 1.0242 1.0512
June 1.0852 1.0445 1.0678
July 1.0504 1.0247 1.0391
August 1.0595 1.0304 1.0419
September 1.0750 1.0517 1.0621
October 1.0822 1.0614 1.0755
November 1.1096 1.0736 1.0938
December 1.1222 1.0747 1.0972