YEARLY HIGH
99.0332 NGN
YEARLY LOW
80.7606 NGN
YEARLY AVERAGE
86.0089 NGN

2012 GHS to NGN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the GHS to NGN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 99.0332. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 16, dropping to 80.7606.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 18.2726 NGN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 95.4642 to the December average rate of 82.8778, the exchange rate registered a net change of -13.18% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 99.0332 was down 11.51% compared to the 2011 peak of 111.9157, 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 495,166 NGN
2011 Average 504,830 NGN
Yearly Trough Low 403,803 NGN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 91,362.80 NGN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

96.8500
80.2210
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GHS to NGN 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 89.2800, compared to 82.7377 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 6.5423 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 89.2800
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 82.7377

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 6.7795 NGN (High: 99.0332 / Low: 92.2537). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.3889 NGN (High: 83.8078 / Low: 82.4189).

January Spread (Volatile) ±6.7795
October Spread (Stable) ±1.3889

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 3.5390 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -3.5390

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 95.4642) against the same month in 2011 (average: 101.5237), the exchange rate shifted by -6.0595 (-5.97%).

2012 Avg (January) 95.4642
2011 Avg (January) 101.5237

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 99.0332 92.2537 95.4642
February 95.8158 90.7677 93.6690
March 93.7285 88.3927 90.6754
April 88.8475 84.9171 87.1364
May 85.1789 82.9193 84.0943
June 85.5576 83.5935 84.6410
July 84.1924 81.1774 82.6490
August 82.8018 80.7606 81.6068
September 83.7250 81.7404 82.6065
October 83.8078 82.4189 83.2865
November 84.2933 82.5190 83.3997
December 83.3587 81.9145 82.8778