YEARLY HIGH
0.4768 EUR
YEARLY LOW
0.3972 EUR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4212 EUR

2012 GHS to EUR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the GHS to EUR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 5, valuing the pair at 0.4768. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 19, dropping to 0.3972.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0796 EUR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4586 to the December average rate of 0.4020, the exchange rate registered a net change of -12.34% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.4768 was down 10.50% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.5327, 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 2,384 EUR
2011 Average 2,328 EUR
Yearly Trough Low 1,986 EUR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 398.05 EUR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.4643
0.3964
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GHS to EUR 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 0.4320, compared to 0.4103 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0217 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4320
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4103

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 0.0344 EUR (High: 0.4768 / Low: 0.4424). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0078 EUR (High: 0.4185 / Low: 0.4107).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0344
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0078

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0150 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0150

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 0.4586) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.4978), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0392 (-7.88%).

2012 Avg (January) 0.4586
2011 Avg (January) 0.4978

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4768 0.4424 0.4586
February 0.4535 0.4298 0.4465
March 0.4531 0.4207 0.4355
April 0.4304 0.4072 0.4205
May 0.4286 0.4075 0.4149
June 0.4291 0.4069 0.4161
July 0.4233 0.4083 0.4167
August 0.4185 0.4107 0.4146
September 0.4121 0.3981 0.4073
October 0.4133 0.4038 0.4083
November 0.4190 0.4032 0.4129
December 0.4092 0.3972 0.4020