2012 GHS to LSL Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

4.9879 LSL

YEARLY LOW

4.1388 LSL

YEARLY AVERAGE

4.4401 LSL

2012 GHS to LSL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the GHS to LSL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 5, valuing the pair at 4.9879. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 10, dropping to 4.1388.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.8491 LSL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.7424 to the December average rate of 4.5488, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.08% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 4.9879 was down 5.09% compared to the 2011 peak of 5.2553, 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 24,940 LSL

2011 Average 23,413 LSL

Yearly Trough Low 20,694 LSL

Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,245.34 LSL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

4.7939

4.1758

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GHS to LSL 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 4.4457, compared to 4.4345 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0113 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.4457

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.4345

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 0.4493 LSL (High: 4.9879 / Low: 4.5386). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1303 LSL (High: 4.4050 / Low: 4.2747).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.4493

September Spread (Stable) ±0.1303

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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.2181 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2181

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 4.7424) against the same month in 2011 (average: 4.5938), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1487 (+3.24%).

2012 Avg (January) 4.7424

2011 Avg (January) 4.5938

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	4.9879	4.5386	4.7424
February	4.6325	4.3431	4.5243
March	4.5411	4.2660	4.3707
April	4.4629	4.1813	4.3311
May	4.5143	4.1663	4.3311
June	4.5647	4.2109	4.3748
July	4.3573	4.1690	4.2274
August	4.3905	4.1388	4.2508
September	4.4050	4.2747	4.3372
October	4.6674	4.3641	4.5839
November	4.7324	4.5857	4.6588
December	4.6571	4.4412	4.5488