2012 GHS to LKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

74.3338 LKR

YEARLY LOW

65.1981 LKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

68.9480 LKR

2012 GHS to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the GHS to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 19, valuing the pair at 74.3338. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 22, dropping to 65.1981.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 9.1357 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 67.3685 to the December average rate of 67.5598, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.28% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 74.3338 was down 7.87% compared to the 2011 peak of 80.6807, 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 371,669 LKR

2011 Average 357,984 LKR

Yearly Trough Low 325,991 LKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 45,678.46 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

72.7500

66.8793

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GHS to LKR 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 69.6055, compared to 68.2905 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.3150 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 69.6055

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 68.2905

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 4.3402 LKR (High: 69.5384 / Low: 65.1981). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.3981 LKR (High: 69.6184 / Low: 68.2203).

January Spread (Volatile) ±4.3402

November Spread (Stable) ±1.3981

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 2.5727 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -2.5727

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2012: 72.2607) against the same month in 2011 (average: 72.3724), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1117 (-0.15%).

2012 Avg (March) 72.2607

2011 Avg (March) 72.3724

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	69.5384	65.1981	67.3685
February	71.2967	67.6143	69.3688
March	74.3338	70.5377	72.2607
April	72.6829	69.9317	71.1960
May	69.9966	67.6094	68.6233
June	69.7061	68.2765	68.8158
July	68.8895	66.6194	67.9889
August	68.5620	67.0526	67.8773
September	69.8567	68.0042	68.9547
October	69.3707	67.6003	68.3612
November	69.6184	68.2203	69.0012
December	68.3465	66.7306	67.5598