YEARLY HIGH
123.8518 GYD
YEARLY LOW
103.2658 GYD
YEARLY AVERAGE
109.9167 GYD

2012 GHS to GYD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the GHS to GYD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 5, valuing the pair at 123.8518. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 2, dropping to 103.2658.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 20.5860 GYD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 120.1052 to the December average rate of 106.7818, the exchange rate registered a net change of -11.09% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 123.8518 was down 16.95% compared to the 2011 peak of 149.1353, 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 619,259 GYD
2011 Average 661,096 GYD
Yearly Trough Low 516,329 GYD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 102,930.20 GYD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

121.6973
102.5913
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GHS to GYD 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 113.7424, compared to 106.0909 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 7.6514 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 113.7424
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 106.0909

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 8.0785 GYD (High: 123.8518 / Low: 115.7734). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.1672 GYD (High: 107.9963 / Low: 106.8291).

January Spread (Volatile) ±8.0785
October Spread (Stable) ±1.1672

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 4.6848 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -4.6848

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 120.1052) against the same month in 2011 (average: 136.3133), the exchange rate shifted by -16.2082 (-11.89%).

2012 Avg (January) 120.1052
2011 Avg (January) 136.3133

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 123.8518 115.7734 120.1052
February 120.9649 116.6334 119.8707
March 121.0006 113.3457 116.8174
April 114.2779 108.9189 112.1327
May 109.3195 106.3906 107.7021
June 107.9258 104.7893 105.8261
July 105.1790 103.3657 104.1835
August 105.1827 103.2658 104.3196
September 107.9958 104.7700 106.6107
October 107.9963 106.8291 107.4079
November 107.8087 105.9815 107.2421
December 107.5698 105.9704 106.7818