YEARLY HIGH
19.6577 RUB
YEARLY LOW
15.8230 RUB
YEARLY AVERAGE
16.8111 RUB

2012 GHS to RUB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the GHS to RUB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 19.6577. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 26, dropping to 15.8230.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.8346 RUB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 18.5574 to the December average rate of 16.1999, the exchange rate registered a net change of -12.70% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 19.6577 was down 7.24% compared to the 2011 peak of 21.1914, 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 98,288 RUB
2011 Average 95,159 RUB
Yearly Trough Low 79,115 RUB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 19,173.19 RUB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

18.7931
15.9641
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GHS to RUB 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 17.1529, compared to 16.4693 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.6837 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 17.1529
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 16.4693

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 1.8355 RUB (High: 19.6577 / Low: 17.8221). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3610 RUB (High: 16.3296 / Low: 15.9686).

January Spread (Volatile) ±1.8355
December Spread (Stable) ±0.3610

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and November, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.9340 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.9340

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 18.5574) against the same month in 2011 (average: 20.0863), the exchange rate shifted by -1.5289 (-7.61%).

2012 Avg (January) 18.5574
2011 Avg (January) 20.0863

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 19.6577 17.8221 18.5574
February 17.9836 16.8082 17.6234
March 17.5766 16.3089 16.8763
April 16.6825 15.8230 16.3135
May 17.6344 15.8325 16.3864
June 17.9724 16.7959 17.1606
July 16.9157 16.3174 16.6326
August 16.7630 16.1014 16.4211
September 16.7770 16.0145 16.4528
October 16.7817 16.2880 16.4815
November 16.8811 16.1784 16.6276
December 16.3296 15.9686 16.1999