2012 GHS to COP Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2012.
2012 GHS to COP Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012
During 2012, the GHS to COP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 1183.1862. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 22, dropping to 907.3916.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 275.7946 COP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1093.8864 to the December average rate of 945.2665, the exchange rate registered a net change of -13.59% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1183.1862 was down 13.52% compared to the 2011 peak of 1368.1309, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 GHS based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.
GHS to COP Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 1005.0869, compared to 942.1454 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 62.9415 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 140.2053 COP (High: 1183.1862 / Low: 1042.9809). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 17.6614 COP (High: 970.5743 / Low: 952.9129).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween July and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 40.7881 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 1093.8864) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1245.2246), the exchange rate shifted by -151.3382 (-12.15%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 1183.1862 | 1042.9809 | 1093.8864 |
| February | 1070.3383 | 1025.9987 | 1053.0984 |
| March | 1057.4124 | 989.4980 | 1015.1589 |
| April | 1003.5846 | 948.9608 | 980.8729 |
| May | 974.9794 | 933.2309 | 953.0407 |
| June | 975.4728 | 920.8673 | 934.4642 |
| July | 927.7923 | 907.3916 | 914.0847 |
| August | 946.3189 | 911.9374 | 927.9336 |
| September | 953.9457 | 933.4837 | 945.1755 |
| October | 974.3031 | 942.6826 | 956.1828 |
| November | 970.5743 | 952.9129 | 964.2292 |
| December | 957.8183 | 926.8623 | 945.2665 |