YEARLY HIGH
549.4086 KPW
YEARLY LOW
457.9414 KPW
YEARLY AVERAGE
487.5745 KPW

2012 GHS to KPW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the GHS to KPW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 549.4086. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 2, dropping to 457.9414.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 91.4672 KPW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 532.5181 to the December average rate of 474.6043, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.88% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 549.4086 was down 1.55% compared to the 2011 peak of 558.0454, 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 2,747,043 KPW
2011 Average 599,499 KPW
Yearly Trough Low 2,289,707 KPW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 457,336.16 KPW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

539.6629
453.9255
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GHS to KPW 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 504.5841, compared to 470.5648 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 34.0193 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 504.5841
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 470.5648

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 34.0158 KPW (High: 549.4086 / Low: 515.3928). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 5.9395 KPW (High: 477.7696 / Low: 471.8302).

January Spread (Volatile) ±34.0158
December Spread (Stable) ±5.9395

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 20.2076 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -20.2076

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 532.5181) against the same month in 2011 (average: 95.1804), the exchange rate shifted by +437.3378 (+459.48%).

2012 Avg (January) 532.5181
2011 Avg (January) 95.1804

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 549.4086 515.3928 532.5181
February 535.1947 518.8806 531.7428
March 535.0019 504.9134 517.6371
April 507.3381 485.1409 498.1868
May 487.4574 472.4065 477.9792
June 478.0150 463.3057 469.4407
July 464.2964 458.3108 461.0702
August 466.4421 457.9414 462.6184
September 477.4366 464.6120 471.6693
October 480.4997 471.4592 476.7570
November 479.2248 471.8025 476.6698
December 477.7696 471.8302 474.6043