YEARLY HIGH
32.4726 BTN
YEARLY LOW
26.1046 BTN
YEARLY AVERAGE
28.4995 BTN

2012 GHS to BTN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the GHS to BTN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 32.4726. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 22, dropping to 26.1046.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 6.3680 BTN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 30.3084 to the December average rate of 28.8246, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.90% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 32.4726 was down 1.24% compared to the 2011 peak of 32.8812, 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 162,363 BTN
2011 Average 150,880 BTN
Yearly Trough Low 130,523 BTN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 31,840.00 BTN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

30.6954
26.0512
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GHS to BTN 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 29.1732, compared to 27.8258 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.3474 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 29.1732
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 27.8258

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 3.6875 BTN (High: 32.4726 / Low: 28.7851). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4896 BTN (High: 29.0236 / Low: 28.5340).

January Spread (Volatile) ±3.6875
December Spread (Stable) ±0.4896

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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 1.8042 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.8042

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 30.3084) against the same month in 2011 (average: 30.2058), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1026 (+0.34%).

2012 Avg (January) 30.3084
2011 Avg (January) 30.2058

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 32.4726 28.7851 30.3084
February 29.3245 28.8154 29.1016
March 29.9453 28.4821 28.9536
April 28.9231 28.3319 28.6075
May 29.8422 28.2370 28.8738
June 29.6373 28.6876 29.1943
July 28.5613 26.1046 27.3901
August 26.7006 26.1348 26.4382
September 28.3978 26.3326 27.2036
October 28.7568 26.1984 28.0650
November 29.4046 28.4084 29.0332
December 29.0236 28.5340 28.8246