YEARLY HIGH
1.9360 MYR
YEARLY LOW
1.5821 MYR
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.6719 MYR

2012 GHS to MYR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the GHS to MYR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 1.9360. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 7, dropping to 1.5821.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3539 MYR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.8420 to the December average rate of 1.6108, the exchange rate registered a net change of -12.55% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1.9360 was down 12.17% compared to the 2011 peak of 2.2043, 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 9,680 MYR
2011 Average 9,902 MYR
Yearly Trough Low 7,911 MYR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,769.63 MYR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

1.8660
1.5777
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GHS to MYR 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 1.7297, compared to 1.6142 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1155 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.7297
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.6142

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 0.1585 MYR (High: 1.9360 / Low: 1.7775). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0258 MYR (High: 1.6206 / Low: 1.5948).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.1585
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0258

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and November, 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 0.0572 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0572

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 1.8420) against the same month in 2011 (average: 2.0367), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1947 (-9.56%).

2012 Avg (January) 1.8420
2011 Avg (January) 2.0367

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.9360 1.7775 1.8420
February 1.8184 1.7325 1.7866
March 1.7993 1.7178 1.7508
April 1.7307 1.6307 1.6936
May 1.6796 1.6177 1.6463
June 1.6993 1.6330 1.6590
July 1.6373 1.6020 1.6224
August 1.6165 1.5821 1.6017
September 1.6313 1.5862 1.6130
October 1.6315 1.6033 1.6174
November 1.6338 1.5939 1.6197
December 1.6206 1.5948 1.6108