2012 GHS to MDL Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

7.1450 MDL

YEARLY LOW

6.2195 MDL

YEARLY AVERAGE

6.5486 MDL

2012 GHS to MDL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the GHS to MDL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 5, valuing the pair at 7.1450. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 16, dropping to 6.2195.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.9255 MDL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 6.9743 to the December average rate of 6.4209, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.93% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 7.1450 was down 18.80% compared to the 2011 peak of 8.7993, 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 35,725 MDL

2011 Average 37,942 MDL

Yearly Trough Low 31,097 MDL

Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,627.68 MDL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

7.0577

6.2314

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GHS to MDL 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 6.6484, compared to 6.4488 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1996 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 6.6484

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 6.4488

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was March, with a trading range of 0.4171 MDL (High: 7.0442 / Low: 6.6271). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0807 MDL (High: 6.5575 / Low: 6.4768).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.4171

November Spread (Stable) ±0.0807

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and September, 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 0.2976 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2976

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 6.9743) against the same month in 2011 (average: 8.1032), the exchange rate shifted by -1.1290 (-13.93%).

2012 Avg (January) 6.9743

2011 Avg (January) 8.1032

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	7.1450	6.7667	6.9743
February	7.1078	6.7821	6.9889
March	7.0442	6.6271	6.8064
April	6.6580	6.2906	6.5087
May	6.3900	6.2195	6.3003
June	6.4132	6.2564	6.3120
July	6.4172	6.2729	6.3441
August	6.4633	6.3362	6.4151
September	6.5786	6.4258	6.4949
October	6.5558	6.3943	6.4835
November	6.5575	6.4768	6.5344
December	6.5117	6.3378	6.4209