2012 GHS to SOS Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

998.6289 SOS

YEARLY LOW

824.5638 SOS

YEARLY AVERAGE

878.4922 SOS

2012 GHS to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the GHS to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 998.6289. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 9, dropping to 824.5638.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 174.0651 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 963.8677 to the December average rate of 850.5775, the exchange rate registered a net change of -11.75% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 998.6289 was down 14.55% compared to the 2011 peak of 1168.6878, 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 4,993,145 SOS

2011 Average 5,229,833 SOS

Yearly Trough Low 4,122,819 SOS

Transaction Impact: A difference of 870,325.59 SOS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

977.1496

817.7664

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GHS to SOS 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 910.2337, compared to 846.7507 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 63.4830 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 910.2337

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 846.7507

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 66.9137 SOS (High: 998.6289 / Low: 931.7153). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 11.1333 SOS (High: 863.0198 / Low: 851.8866).

January Spread (Volatile) ±66.9137

October Spread (Stable) ±11.1333

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and October, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 39.4566 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -39.4566

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 963.8677) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1065.6187), the exchange rate shifted by -101.7511 (-9.55%).

2012 Avg (January) 963.8677

2011 Avg (January) 1065.6187

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	998.6289	931.7153	963.8677
February	967.7158	936.9658	960.1654
March	963.6886	912.7388	934.9383
April	917.1518	869.1064	898.8808
May	881.1860	843.6235	859.4242
June	863.3528	826.9113	844.1259
July	839.1454	824.5638	831.0483
August	842.8643	829.2020	834.9354
September	861.0923	840.0100	850.5902
October	863.0198	851.8866	858.3922
November	860.1819	846.3640	854.9604
December	855.0532	841.8240	850.5775