YEARLY HIGH
919.6490 LBP
YEARLY LOW
765.6231 LBP
YEARLY AVERAGE
815.4785 LBP

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.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 GHS based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 4,598,245 LBP
2011 Average 4,881,348 LBP
Yearly Trough Low 3,828,115 LBP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 770,129.60 LBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

903.3706
758.8067
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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)

Seasonal

The 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.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 844.2697
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 786.6873

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The 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).

January Spread (Volatile) ±56.8680
December Spread (Stable) ±9.5380

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 33.9893 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -33.9893

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing 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%).

2012 Avg (January) 891.3237
2011 Avg (January) 999.7893

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