2012 GHS to MRO Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

175.8745 MRO

YEARLY LOW

148.8596 MRO

YEARLY AVERAGE

159.7412 MRO

2012 GHS to MRO Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the GHS to MRO exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 5, valuing the pair at 175.8745. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 30, dropping to 148.8596.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 27.0149 MRO. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 170.5925 to the December average rate of 157.4790, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.69% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 175.8745 was down 14.93% compared to the 2011 peak of 206.7490, 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 879,372 MRO

2011 Average 905,928 MRO

Yearly Trough Low 744,298 MRO

Transaction Impact: A difference of 135,074.46 MRO purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

173.8982

149.5397

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GHS to MRO 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 163.0140, compared to 156.4685 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 6.5455 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 163.0140

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 156.4685

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was March, with a trading range of 11.7767 MRO (High: 175.2208 / Low: 163.4441). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.2632 MRO (High: 160.0929 / Low: 157.8297).

March Spread (Volatile) ±11.7767

October Spread (Stable) ±2.2632

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 7.6713 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -7.6713

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 170.5925) against the same month in 2011 (average: 186.4814), the exchange rate shifted by -15.8889 (-8.52%).

2012 Avg (January) 170.5925

2011 Avg (January) 186.4814

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	175.8745	164.9775	170.5925
February	174.3583	168.8995	171.8683
March	175.2208	163.4441	168.2003
April	164.7531	156.1233	160.5290
May	157.1646	152.4900	154.5517
June	154.3472	148.8596	152.3420
July	153.9935	148.9879	151.5695
August	156.2130	153.6097	154.9474
September	159.6460	155.7672	157.7583
October	160.0929	157.8297	159.2505
November	158.8216	156.1290	157.8061
December	158.6951	156.1991	157.4790