YEARLY HIGH
52.1266 NPR
YEARLY LOW
43.7971 NPR
YEARLY AVERAGE
46.1587 NPR

2012 GHS to NPR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the GHS to NPR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 52.1266. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 4, dropping to 43.7971.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 8.3295 NPR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 48.5899 to the December average rate of 46.1185, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.09% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 52.1266 was down 0.44% compared to the 2011 peak of 52.3570, 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 260,633 NPR
2011 Average 239,491 NPR
Yearly Trough Low 218,985 NPR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 41,647.62 NPR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

48.9575
44.5467
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GHS to NPR 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 46.6397, compared to 45.6777 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.9619 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 46.6397
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 45.6777

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 5.9904 NPR (High: 52.1266 / Low: 46.1362). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.6515 NPR (High: 46.4012 / Low: 45.7497).

January Spread (Volatile) ±5.9904
December Spread (Stable) ±0.6515

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 1.9806 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.9806

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 48.5899) against the same month in 2011 (average: 47.3505), the exchange rate shifted by +1.2394 (+2.62%).

2012 Avg (January) 48.5899
2011 Avg (January) 47.3505

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 52.1266 46.1362 48.5899
February 46.9371 46.0613 46.6094
March 47.6392 45.5698 46.2580
April 46.1273 45.2486 45.7216
May 47.5095 45.0827 46.0351
June 47.1005 46.0765 46.6241
July 45.7423 44.6892 45.2884
August 46.0570 45.0918 45.6335
September 46.7235 44.4847 45.6649
October 45.9695 43.7971 44.9143
November 46.9502 45.5530 46.4468
December 46.4012 45.7497 46.1185