YEARLY HIGH
4.6508 SBD
YEARLY LOW
3.5932 SBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.8644 SBD

2012 GHS to SBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the GHS to SBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 4.6508. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 30, dropping to 3.5932.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.0575 SBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.3441 to the December average rate of 3.7423, the exchange rate registered a net change of -13.85% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 4.6508 was down 17.28% compared to the 2011 peak of 5.6224, 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 23,254 SBD
2011 Average 24,661 SBD
Yearly Trough Low 17,966 SBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,287.64 SBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

4.4153
3.5608
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GHS to SBD 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 4.0117, compared to 3.7170 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2947 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.0117
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.7170

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 0.5286 SBD (High: 4.6508 / Low: 4.1222). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0667 SBD (High: 3.6621 / Low: 3.5953).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.5286
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0667

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and October, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.1905 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1905

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 4.3441) against the same month in 2011 (average: 5.1910), the exchange rate shifted by -0.8470 (-16.32%).

2012 Avg (January) 4.3441
2011 Avg (January) 5.1910

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.6508 4.1222 4.3441
February 4.2315 4.0359 4.1661
March 4.2368 3.9849 4.1079
April 4.0323 3.8321 3.9469
May 3.8958 3.7942 3.8480
June 3.8228 3.5932 3.6574
July 3.7775 3.5982 3.6760
August 3.6621 3.5953 3.6320
September 3.7787 3.6477 3.7149
October 3.8284 3.7354 3.7743
November 3.7897 3.7118 3.7626
December 3.7806 3.7110 3.7423