2012 GHS to DJF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2012.
2012 GHS to DJF Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012
During 2012, the GHS to DJF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 109.1475. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 28, dropping to 90.5038.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 18.6437 DJF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 105.5108 to the December average rate of 93.7425, the exchange rate registered a net change of -11.15% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 109.1475 was down 15.61% compared to the 2011 peak of 129.3324, 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 DJF 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 100.1684, compared to 93.0147 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 7.1537 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 7.1510 DJF (High: 109.1475 / Low: 101.9965). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.3524 DJF (High: 91.8561 / Low: 90.5038).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 3.9867 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 105.5108) against the same month in 2011 (average: 118.2389), the exchange rate shifted by -12.7281 (-10.76%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 109.1475 | 101.9965 | 105.5108 |
| February | 106.1678 | 103.1288 | 105.3988 |
| March | 106.0317 | 100.1919 | 102.7570 |
| April | 101.1015 | 96.3385 | 99.0088 |
| May | 96.8012 | 93.8123 | 95.0221 |
| June | 95.2501 | 92.1993 | 93.3131 |
| July | 91.8561 | 90.5038 | 91.1482 |
| August | 92.3141 | 90.6605 | 91.4795 |
| September | 94.6085 | 92.0620 | 93.2959 |
| October | 95.3585 | 93.0905 | 94.2215 |
| November | 94.8516 | 93.2970 | 94.2004 |
| December | 94.5055 | 93.1247 | 93.7425 |