YEARLY HIGH
52.7855 JMD
YEARLY LOW
45.1460 JMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
47.8314 JMD

2012 GHS to JMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the GHS to JMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 5, valuing the pair at 52.7855. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 8, dropping to 45.1460.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 7.6394 JMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 50.9804 to the December average rate of 48.4854, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.89% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 52.7855 was down 16.54% compared to the 2011 peak of 63.2479, 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 263,927 JMD
2011 Average 278,329 JMD
Yearly Trough Low 225,730 JMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 38,197.09 JMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

51.5603
44.7916
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GHS to JMD 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 48.6354, compared to 47.0274 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.6080 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 48.6354
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 47.0274

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 3.5154 JMD (High: 52.7855 / Low: 49.2700). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4473 JMD (High: 45.5934 / Low: 45.1460).

January Spread (Volatile) ±3.5154
July Spread (Stable) ±0.4473

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 1.8502 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.8502

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 50.9804) against the same month in 2011 (average: 57.7887), the exchange rate shifted by -6.8082 (-11.78%).

2012 Avg (January) 50.9804
2011 Avg (January) 57.7887

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 52.7855 49.2700 50.9804
February 51.3455 49.8990 50.9962
March 51.2353 48.6409 49.8210
April 48.7581 46.7908 47.9708
May 47.0098 45.6111 46.2370
June 46.6894 45.2514 45.8068
July 45.5934 45.1460 45.3557
August 46.2197 45.4607 45.8082
September 47.4203 46.1488 46.7909
October 48.2523 46.8280 47.6516
November 48.3044 47.7827 48.0724
December 48.7722 47.7885 48.4854