2012 GHS to PHP Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2012.
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.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 GHS based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.
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)
SeasonalThe 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.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe 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).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing 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%).
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 |