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