YEARLY HIGH
8.4738 SCR
YEARLY LOW
6.6328 SCR
YEARLY AVERAGE
7.4409 SCR

2012 GHS to SCR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the GHS to SCR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 1, valuing the pair at 8.4738. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 14, dropping to 6.6328.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.8411 SCR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 8.2128 to the December average rate of 6.9035, the exchange rate registered a net change of -15.94% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 8.4738 was down 6.36% compared to the 2011 peak of 9.0489, 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 42,369 SCR
2011 Average 40,317 SCR
Yearly Trough Low 33,164 SCR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 9,205.39 SCR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

8.4231
6.6719
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GHS to SCR 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 7.9008, compared to 6.9811 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.9196 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 7.9008
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 6.9811

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was April, with a trading range of 0.5507 SCR (High: 8.0418 / Low: 7.4911). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0641 SCR (High: 6.9416 / Low: 6.8775).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.5507
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0641

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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.6315 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.6315

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 8.2772) against the same month in 2011 (average: 8.1883), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0889 (+1.09%).

2012 Avg (February) 8.2772
2011 Avg (February) 8.1883

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 8.4473 7.9264 8.2128
February 8.4738 8.0412 8.2772
March 8.3261 7.8569 8.1068
April 8.0418 7.4911 7.7638
May 7.7561 7.3252 7.5090
June 7.8038 7.3268 7.5350
July 7.6948 7.1791 7.4493
August 7.1797 6.6328 6.8178
September 6.9276 6.6861 6.8189
October 7.0455 6.8357 6.9426
November 7.0086 6.8803 6.9547
December 6.9416 6.8775 6.9035