YEARLY HIGH
0.7679 LYD
YEARLY LOW
0.6423 LYD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.6802 LYD

2012 GHS to LYD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the GHS to LYD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 0.7679. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 9, dropping to 0.6423.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1256 LYD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7338 to the December average rate of 0.6637, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.56% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.7679 was down 14.84% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.9018, 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 3,840 LYD
2011 Average 3,956 LYD
Yearly Trough Low 3,212 LYD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 628.03 LYD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.7435
0.6403
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GHS to LYD 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 0.7020, compared to 0.6583 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0438 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7020
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6583

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 0.0600 LYD (High: 0.7679 / Low: 0.7079). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0090 LYD (High: 0.6544 / Low: 0.6454).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0600
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0090

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 0.0304 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0304

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 0.7338) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.8318), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0980 (-11.79%).

2012 Avg (January) 0.7338
2011 Avg (January) 0.8318

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.7679 0.7079 0.7338
February 0.7459 0.7164 0.7349
March 0.7468 0.7025 0.7221
April 0.7067 0.6731 0.6917
May 0.6792 0.6560 0.6681
June 0.6811 0.6471 0.6616
July 0.6543 0.6423 0.6489
August 0.6544 0.6454 0.6498
September 0.6710 0.6509 0.6615
October 0.6652 0.6560 0.6615
November 0.6714 0.6584 0.6642
December 0.6672 0.6571 0.6637