YEARLY HIGH
7019.0368 IRR
YEARLY LOW
6261.1101 IRR
YEARLY AVERAGE
6529.7240 IRR

2012 GHS to IRR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the GHS to IRR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 6, valuing the pair at 7019.0368. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 28, dropping to 6261.1101.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 757.9267 IRR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 6655.2332 to the December average rate of 6482.6750, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.59% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 7019.0368 was down 8.46% compared to the 2011 peak of 7667.8637, 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 35,095,184 IRR
2011 Average 34,095,650 IRR
Yearly Trough Low 31,305,550 IRR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,789,633.53 IRR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

6940.2986
6234.4065
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GHS to IRR 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 6637.4062, compared to 6422.0417 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 215.3645 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 6637.4062
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 6422.0417

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was March, with a trading range of 390.9703 IRR (High: 7019.0368 / Low: 6628.0665). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 79.7113 IRR (High: 6340.8214 / Low: 6261.1101).

March Spread (Volatile) ±390.9703
July Spread (Stable) ±79.7113

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 215.3809 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -215.3809

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2012: 6793.0110) against the same month in 2011 (average: 6779.3893), the exchange rate shifted by +13.6217 (+0.20%).

2012 Avg (March) 6793.0110
2011 Avg (March) 6779.3893

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 6827.6379 6473.6844 6655.2332
February 7016.0652 6689.9564 6881.4743
March 7019.0368 6628.0665 6793.0110
April 6653.4729 6419.5730 6577.6301
May 6652.8671 6439.6182 6516.0311
June 6511.0429 6319.2373 6401.0575
July 6340.8214 6261.1101 6293.2309
August 6363.9989 6267.7196 6309.1152
September 6511.4644 6339.5660 6424.4119
October 6561.0274 6438.1260 6510.8776
November 6553.4835 6443.6211 6511.9399
December 6523.8582 6438.8495 6482.6750