YEARLY HIGH
0.4332 JOD
YEARLY LOW
0.3604 JOD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3840 JOD

2012 GHS to JOD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the GHS to JOD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 0.4332. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 2, dropping to 0.3604.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0728 JOD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4196 to the December average rate of 0.3743, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.80% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.4332 was down 16.02% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.5159, 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 2,166 JOD
2011 Average 2,297 JOD
Yearly Trough Low 1,802 JOD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 364.15 JOD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.4253
0.3572
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GHS to JOD 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 0.3976, compared to 0.3703 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0273 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3976
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3703

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 0.0274 JOD (High: 0.4332 / Low: 0.4059). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0046 JOD (High: 0.3655 / Low: 0.3609).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0274
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0046

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0159 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0159

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 0.4196) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.4714), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0518 (-11.00%).

2012 Avg (January) 0.4196
2011 Avg (January) 0.4714

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4332 0.4059 0.4196
February 0.4219 0.4092 0.4191
March 0.4218 0.3979 0.4079
April 0.3997 0.3822 0.3926
May 0.3841 0.3722 0.3767
June 0.3767 0.3648 0.3698
July 0.3655 0.3609 0.3629
August 0.3668 0.3604 0.3639
September 0.3756 0.3655 0.3711
October 0.3777 0.3710 0.3750
November 0.3772 0.3711 0.3750
December 0.3775 0.3714 0.3743