YEARLY HIGH
0.5804 CHF
YEARLY LOW
0.4796 CHF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5076 CHF

2012 GHS to CHF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the GHS to CHF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 5, valuing the pair at 0.5804. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 19, dropping to 0.4796.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1008 CHF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5552 to the December average rate of 0.4858, the exchange rate registered a net change of -12.50% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.5804 was down 15.92% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.6904, 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 2,902 CHF
2011 Average 2,872 CHF
Yearly Trough Low 2,398 CHF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 504.14 CHF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.5621
0.4789
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GHS to CHF 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 0.5205, compared to 0.4947 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0258 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5205
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4947

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 0.0457 CHF (High: 0.5804 / Low: 0.5347). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0095 CHF (High: 0.5029 / Low: 0.4934).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0457
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0095

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, 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 0.0198 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0198

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 0.5552) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.6360), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0808 (-12.70%).

2012 Avg (January) 0.5552
2011 Avg (January) 0.6360

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5804 0.5347 0.5552
February 0.5487 0.5176 0.5390
March 0.5456 0.5065 0.5253
April 0.5173 0.4893 0.5055
May 0.5143 0.4896 0.4982
June 0.5160 0.4897 0.4998
July 0.5082 0.4907 0.5005
August 0.5029 0.4934 0.4980
September 0.4967 0.4844 0.4925
October 0.4994 0.4889 0.4938
November 0.5049 0.4862 0.4976
December 0.4940 0.4796 0.4858