YEARLY HIGH
55.1422 PKR
YEARLY LOW
47.7029 PKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
50.5227 PKR

2012 GHS to PKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the GHS to PKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 5, valuing the pair at 55.1422. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 15, dropping to 47.7029.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 7.4393 PKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 53.4257 to the December average rate of 51.2720, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.03% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 55.1422 was down 11.35% compared to the 2011 peak of 62.2037, 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 275,711 PKR
2011 Average 279,726 PKR
Yearly Trough Low 238,515 PKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 37,196.26 PKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

54.1271
47.8611
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GHS to PKR 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 51.2015, compared to 49.8440 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.3575 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 51.2015
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 49.8440

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 3.5697 PKR (High: 55.1422 / Low: 51.5725). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5241 PKR (High: 51.0816 / Low: 50.5575).

January Spread (Volatile) ±3.5697
November Spread (Stable) ±0.5241

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 2.0726 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.0726

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 53.4257) against the same month in 2011 (average: 57.0437), the exchange rate shifted by -3.6179 (-6.34%).

2012 Avg (January) 53.4257
2011 Avg (January) 57.0437

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 55.1422 51.5725 53.4257
February 54.0189 52.3561 53.6049
March 54.0383 50.9061 52.2935
April 51.0766 49.0165 50.2209
May 49.5044 47.7029 48.5153
June 49.8198 48.6709 49.1484
July 48.8537 48.1373 48.3833
August 48.9121 47.8650 48.4799
September 50.2430 48.6864 49.4783
October 51.1164 49.7726 50.6018
November 51.0816 50.5575 50.8485
December 51.7758 50.6340 51.2720