2012 GHS to ISK Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2012.
2012 GHS to ISK Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012
During 2012, the GHS to ISK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 5, valuing the pair at 75.1497. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 7, dropping to 60.8609.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 14.2888 ISK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 73.1546 to the December average rate of 66.8184, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.66% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 75.1497 was down 12.03% compared to the 2011 peak of 85.4284, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 GHS based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.
GHS to ISK Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 70.4482, compared to 65.0814 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 5.3667 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2012 was June, with a trading range of 4.7641 ISK (High: 69.4185 / Low: 64.6544). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.8442 ISK (High: 67.7702 / Low: 65.9260).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween August and November, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 2.7466 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 73.1546) against the same month in 2011 (average: 77.5953), the exchange rate shifted by -4.4408 (-5.72%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 75.1497 | 71.0408 | 73.1546 |
| February | 73.7627 | 71.6274 | 72.8544 |
| March | 74.9094 | 70.9792 | 72.6002 |
| April | 71.9476 | 67.7621 | 70.1479 |
| May | 69.2132 | 66.3855 | 67.4143 |
| June | 69.4185 | 64.6544 | 66.5177 |
| July | 66.3027 | 61.9831 | 64.5029 |
| August | 63.2870 | 60.8609 | 61.7563 |
| September | 65.9377 | 63.0565 | 64.3097 |
| October | 68.0434 | 64.4548 | 65.7270 |
| November | 68.6727 | 65.9445 | 67.3744 |
| December | 67.7702 | 65.9260 | 66.8184 |