2012 GHS to SHP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.3938 SHP

YEARLY LOW

0.3201 SHP

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.3419 SHP

2012 GHS to SHP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the GHS to SHP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 0.3938. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 23, dropping to 0.3201.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0737 SHP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3815 to the December average rate of 0.3268, the exchange rate registered a net change of -14.32% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.3938 was down 12.10% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.4480, 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 1,969 SHP

2011 Average 2,020 SHP

Yearly Trough Low 1,601 SHP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 368.42 SHP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.3871

0.3197

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GHS to SHP 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 0.3556, compared to 0.3282 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0275 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3556

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3282

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was March, with a trading range of 0.0250 SHP (High: 0.3772 / Low: 0.3522). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0037 SHP (High: 0.3290 / Low: 0.3253).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0250

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0037

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and November, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0175 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0175

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 0.3815) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.4220), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0405 (-9.60%).

2012 Avg (January) 0.3815

2011 Avg (January) 0.4220

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.3938	0.3690	0.3815
February	0.3777	0.3609	0.3737
March	0.3772	0.3522	0.3635
April	0.3550	0.3318	0.3459
May	0.3424	0.3275	0.3336
June	0.3464	0.3288	0.3357
July	0.3316	0.3235	0.3284
August	0.3290	0.3253	0.3271
September	0.3289	0.3201	0.3253
October	0.3331	0.3247	0.3295
November	0.3356	0.3269	0.3318
December	0.3294	0.3234	0.3268