YEARLY HIGH
2.1432 PLN
YEARLY LOW
1.6170 PLN
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.7627 PLN

2012 GHS to PLN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the GHS to PLN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 5, valuing the pair at 2.1432. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 19, dropping to 1.6170.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5262 PLN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.0067 to the December average rate of 1.6462, the exchange rate registered a net change of -17.97% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 2.1432 was up 0.18% compared to the 2011 peak of 2.1394, 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 10,716 PLN
2011 Average 9,589 PLN
Yearly Trough Low 8,085 PLN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,630.86 PLN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

2.0428
1.6101
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GHS to PLN 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 1.8338, compared to 1.6916 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1422 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.8338
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.6916

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 0.2423 PLN (High: 2.1432 / Low: 1.9009). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0615 PLN (High: 1.7136 / Low: 1.6520).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.2423
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0615

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 0.1374 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1374

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 2.0067) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1.9396), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0672 (+3.46%).

2012 Avg (January) 2.0067
2011 Avg (January) 1.9396

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.1432 1.9009 2.0067
February 1.9293 1.7731 1.8693
March 1.8785 1.7447 1.8001
April 1.7972 1.7003 1.7571
May 1.8767 1.6964 1.7791
June 1.8986 1.7274 1.7901
July 1.7830 1.7068 1.7436
August 1.7319 1.6669 1.6954
September 1.7300 1.6335 1.6813
October 1.7136 1.6520 1.6764
November 1.7488 1.6536 1.7067
December 1.6855 1.6170 1.6462