2012 GHS to ETB Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

10.5501 ETB

YEARLY LOW

9.1275 ETB

YEARLY AVERAGE

9.6180 ETB

2012 GHS to ETB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the GHS to ETB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 10.5501. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 28, dropping to 9.1275.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.4226 ETB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 10.2401 to the December average rate of 9.6152, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.10% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 10.5501 was down 6.81% compared to the 2011 peak of 11.3214, 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 52,751 ETB

2011 Average 51,522 ETB

Yearly Trough Low 45,638 ETB

Transaction Impact: A difference of 7,113.07 ETB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

10.3675

9.0501

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GHS to ETB 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 9.7952, compared to 9.4409 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.3543 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 9.7952

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 9.4409

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 0.6363 ETB (High: 10.5501 / Low: 9.9139). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0716 ETB (High: 9.1991 / Low: 9.1275).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.6363

July Spread (Stable) ±0.0716

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.3615 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3615

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 10.2401) against the same month in 2011 (average: 8.4671), the exchange rate shifted by +1.7730 (+20.94%).

2012 Avg (January) 10.2401

2011 Avg (January) 8.4671

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	10.5501	9.9139	10.2401
February	10.3146	10.0349	10.2577
March	10.3350	9.7773	10.0302
April	9.8324	9.4429	9.6687
May	9.4919	9.2284	9.3400
June	9.3714	9.1517	9.2343
July	9.1991	9.1275	9.1599
August	9.3205	9.1619	9.2304
September	9.5746	9.3038	9.4396
October	9.6499	9.4622	9.5829
November	9.6677	9.5387	9.6173
December	9.6413	9.5378	9.6152