YEARLY HIGH
4885.4666 LAK
YEARLY LOW
3963.3789 LAK
YEARLY AVERAGE
4330.8775 LAK

2012 GHS to LAK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the GHS to LAK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 5, valuing the pair at 4885.4666. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 19, dropping to 3963.3789.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 922.0878 LAK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4736.4693 to the December average rate of 4212.8553, the exchange rate registered a net change of -11.05% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 4885.4666 was down 16.75% compared to the 2011 peak of 5868.6497, 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 24,427,333 LAK
2011 Average 25,999,535 LAK
Yearly Trough Low 19,816,894 LAK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,610,438.91 LAK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

4799.9268
4038.4371
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GHS to LAK 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 4477.6427, compared to 4184.1123 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 293.5304 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4477.6427
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4184.1123

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 297.7804 LAK (High: 4885.4666 / Low: 4587.6862). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 43.0163 LAK (High: 4228.3011 / Low: 4185.2849).

January Spread (Volatile) ±297.7804
December Spread (Stable) ±43.0163

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 175.3099 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -175.3099

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 4736.4693) against the same month in 2011 (average: 5360.5691), the exchange rate shifted by -624.0998 (-11.64%).

2012 Avg (January) 4736.4693
2011 Avg (January) 5360.5691

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4885.4666 4587.6862 4736.4693
February 4756.2418 4582.6288 4716.9881
March 4727.1752 4480.5275 4586.8338
April 4499.9845 4295.6774 4411.5239
May 4320.8702 4181.5020 4242.5075
June 4266.8175 4118.7018 4171.5334
July 4133.4777 3963.3789 4101.8946
August 4149.0722 4092.3079 4119.3175
September 4243.5114 4141.5776 4192.6384
October 4263.3021 4197.0081 4238.1161
November 4268.6963 4188.3447 4239.8520
December 4228.3011 4185.2849 4212.8553