YEARLY HIGH
109.1475 DJF
YEARLY LOW
90.5038 DJF
YEARLY AVERAGE
96.5916 DJF

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.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 GHS based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 545,738 DJF
2011 Average 575,929 DJF
Yearly Trough Low 452,519 DJF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 93,218.71 DJF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

106.9470
89.7120
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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)

Seasonal

The 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.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 100.1684
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 93.0147

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The 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).

January Spread (Volatile) ±7.1510
July Spread (Stable) ±1.3524

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 3.9867 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -3.9867

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing 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%).

2012 Avg (January) 105.5108
2011 Avg (January) 118.2389

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