YEARLY HIGH
312.0620 CRC
YEARLY LOW
254.6859 CRC
YEARLY AVERAGE
272.5035 CRC

2012 GHS to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the GHS to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 5, valuing the pair at 312.0620. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 27, dropping to 254.6859.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 57.3761 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 300.3331 to the December average rate of 264.2590, the exchange rate registered a net change of -12.01% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 312.0620 was down 13.61% compared to the 2011 peak of 361.2165, 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 1,560,310 CRC
2011 Average 1,625,864 CRC
Yearly Trough Low 1,273,430 CRC
Transaction Impact: A difference of 286,880.49 CRC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

305.6452
251.9719
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GHS to CRC 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 283.5848, compared to 261.4223 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 22.1625 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 283.5848
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 261.4223

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 22.5409 CRC (High: 312.0620 / Low: 289.5212). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 4.0234 CRC (High: 259.0759 / Low: 255.0525).

January Spread (Volatile) ±22.5409
August Spread (Stable) ±4.0234

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and October, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 12.9649 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -12.9649

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 300.3331) against the same month in 2011 (average: 334.5894), the exchange rate shifted by -34.2562 (-10.24%).

2012 Avg (January) 300.3331
2011 Avg (January) 334.5894

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 312.0620 289.5212 300.3331
February 305.0563 293.3437 301.1724
March 304.6663 283.5493 292.2573
April 284.6561 271.6056 279.2924
May 273.1429 263.2362 267.5864
June 266.2846 257.1752 260.8669
July 259.3288 254.6859 256.4446
August 259.0759 255.0525 256.8194
September 265.1427 258.1501 261.7215
October 266.4375 262.1208 264.6565
November 266.0592 262.0180 264.6326
December 267.9981 261.9947 264.2590