2012 GHS to KMF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2012.
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.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 GHS based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.
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)
SeasonalThe 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.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe 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).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing 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%).
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 |