YEARLY HIGH
26.8830 PHP
YEARLY LOW
21.2572 PHP
YEARLY AVERAGE
22.8839 PHP

2012 GHS to PHP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the GHS to PHP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 5, valuing the pair at 26.8830. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 1, dropping to 21.2572.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.6258 PHP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 25.7757 to the December average rate of 21.6301, the exchange rate registered a net change of -16.08% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 26.8830 was down 14.70% compared to the 2011 peak of 31.5165, 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 134,415 PHP
2011 Average 140,275 PHP
Yearly Trough Low 106,286 PHP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 28,129.10 PHP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

26.2072
21.0290
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GHS to PHP 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 24.0573, compared to 21.7106 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 2.3467 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 24.0573
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 21.7106

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 2.0642 PHP (High: 26.8830 / Low: 24.8188). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3121 PHP (High: 22.1000 / Low: 21.7879).

January Spread (Volatile) ±2.0642
October Spread (Stable) ±0.3121

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 1.0499 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.0499

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 25.7757) against the same month in 2011 (average: 29.4084), the exchange rate shifted by -3.6327 (-12.35%).

2012 Avg (January) 25.7757
2011 Avg (January) 29.4084

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 26.8830 24.8188 25.7757
February 25.5287 24.6326 25.2022
March 25.5925 24.0695 24.6610
April 24.1279 22.7254 23.6111
May 23.1611 22.3953 22.7928
June 23.1275 21.6842 22.3010
July 21.6843 21.3361 21.4606
August 21.9288 21.2572 21.6235
September 22.1693 21.6249 21.8556
October 22.1000 21.7879 21.9244
November 21.9913 21.3964 21.7694
December 21.8282 21.4137 21.6301