YEARLY HIGH
28.3427 KGS
YEARLY LOW
22.9630 KGS
YEARLY AVERAGE
25.3007 KGS

2012 GHS to KGS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the GHS to KGS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 5, valuing the pair at 28.3427. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 2, dropping to 22.9630.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.3797 KGS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 27.6159 to the December average rate of 24.9946, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.49% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 28.3427 was down 17.89% compared to the 2011 peak of 34.5192, 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 141,713 KGS
2011 Average 149,419 KGS
Yearly Trough Low 114,815 KGS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 26,898.38 KGS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

28.0881
22.6826
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GHS to KGS 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 26.2637, compared to 24.3377 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.9260 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 26.2637
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 24.3377

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was September, with a trading range of 1.9081 KGS (High: 24.9754 / Low: 23.0673). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2988 KGS (High: 23.2618 / Low: 22.9630).

September Spread (Volatile) ±1.9081
August Spread (Stable) ±0.2988

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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.9395 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.9395

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 27.6159) against the same month in 2011 (average: 31.4572), the exchange rate shifted by -3.8413 (-12.21%).

2012 Avg (January) 27.6159
2011 Avg (January) 31.4572

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 28.3427 26.8462 27.6159
February 27.8507 26.9059 27.6376
March 27.7382 26.1507 26.8377
April 26.3944 25.2516 25.8982
May 25.3853 24.7062 24.9920
June 24.9769 24.2952 24.6008
July 24.3274 22.9704 23.9000
August 23.2618 22.9630 23.1331
September 24.9754 23.0673 24.0234
October 25.1421 24.6984 24.9421
November 25.1795 24.7717 25.0328
December 25.1507 24.7752 24.9946