YEARLY HIGH
234.2386 KMF
YEARLY LOW
195.3582 KMF
YEARLY AVERAGE
207.4510 KMF

2012 GHS to KMF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the GHS to KMF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 5, valuing the pair at 234.2386. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 195.3582.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 38.8804 KMF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 225.5860 to the December average rate of 197.9287, the exchange rate registered a net change of -12.26% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 234.2386 was down 10.84% compared to the 2011 peak of 262.7274, 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 1,171,193 KMF
2011 Average 1,145,725 KMF
Yearly Trough Low 976,791 KMF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 194,401.97 KMF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

228.3518
195.1630
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GHS to KMF 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 212.5515, compared to 202.3504 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 10.2012 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 212.5515
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 202.3504

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 16.5133 KMF (High: 234.2386 / Low: 217.7253). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.7044 KMF (High: 205.9763 / Low: 202.2719).

January Spread (Volatile) ±16.5133
August Spread (Stable) ±3.7044

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 7.3489 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -7.3489

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 225.5860) against the same month in 2011 (average: 245.0324), the exchange rate shifted by -19.4464 (-7.94%).

2012 Avg (January) 225.5860
2011 Avg (January) 245.0324

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 234.2386 217.7253 225.5860
February 223.9488 211.9300 219.7857
March 222.6828 207.0023 214.2403
April 211.8782 200.3595 206.8914
May 210.7037 200.5020 204.0387
June 211.1071 200.5776 204.7672
July 208.4488 198.2389 205.0887
August 205.9763 202.2719 204.8874
September 207.8319 196.0531 202.2296
October 203.1937 199.3280 200.8867
November 206.1780 198.6589 203.0813
December 201.3187 195.3582 197.9287