YEARLY HIGH
75.1497 ISK
YEARLY LOW
60.8609 ISK
YEARLY AVERAGE
67.7648 ISK

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.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 GHS based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 375,749 ISK
2011 Average 375,762 ISK
Yearly Trough Low 304,305 ISK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 71,443.98 ISK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

74.2944
60.6164
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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)

Seasonal

The 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.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 70.4482
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 65.0814

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The 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).

June Spread (Volatile) ±4.7641
December Spread (Stable) ±1.8442

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.7466

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing 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%).

2012 Avg (January) 73.1546
2011 Avg (January) 77.5953

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