2012 GHS to LBP Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2012.
2012 GHS to LBP Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012
During 2012, the GHS to LBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 919.6490. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 28, dropping to 765.6231.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 154.0259 LBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 891.3237 to the December average rate of 794.0706, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.91% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 919.6490 was down 16.02% compared to the 2011 peak of 1095.1137, 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 LBP 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 844.2697, compared to 786.6873 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 57.5824 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 56.8680 LBP (High: 919.6490 / Low: 862.7810). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 9.5380 LBP (High: 798.0531 / Low: 788.5152).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 33.9893 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 891.3237) against the same month in 2011 (average: 999.7893), the exchange rate shifted by -108.4657 (-10.85%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 919.6490 | 862.7810 | 891.3237 |
| February | 895.4105 | 868.5485 | 889.6091 |
| March | 895.0879 | 845.1689 | 866.1256 |
| April | 849.0867 | 811.6677 | 833.6332 |
| May | 815.6788 | 790.2311 | 799.6440 |
| June | 799.6129 | 774.8787 | 785.2825 |
| July | 777.5323 | 765.6231 | 770.8537 |
| August | 780.0064 | 768.2596 | 773.5004 |
| September | 798.2988 | 777.8811 | 788.3630 |
| October | 801.9042 | 788.8053 | 796.3595 |
| November | 801.8586 | 788.5889 | 796.9765 |
| December | 798.0531 | 788.5152 | 794.0706 |