YEARLY HIGH
1.9976 SRD
YEARLY LOW
1.6635 SRD
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.7744 SRD

2012 GHS to SRD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the GHS to SRD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 5, valuing the pair at 1.9976. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 8, dropping to 1.6635.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3341 SRD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.9344 to the December average rate of 1.7293, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.61% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1.9976 was down 16.19% compared to the 2011 peak of 2.3834, 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 9,988 SRD
2011 Average 10,444 SRD
Yearly Trough Low 8,317 SRD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,670.32 SRD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

1.9600
1.6531
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GHS to SRD 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 1.8339, compared to 1.7150 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1189 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.8339
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.7150

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 0.1291 SRD (High: 1.9976 / Low: 1.8685). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0221 SRD (High: 1.7419 / Low: 1.7198).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.1291
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0221

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 0.0733 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0733

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 1.9344) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1.8502), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0842 (+4.55%).

2012 Avg (January) 1.9344
2011 Avg (January) 1.8502

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.9976 1.8685 1.9344
February 1.9491 1.8810 1.9318
March 1.9414 1.8355 1.8832
April 1.8408 1.7605 1.8102
May 1.7704 1.7157 1.7369
June 1.7405 1.6858 1.7066
July 1.6896 1.6635 1.6786
August 1.7042 1.6710 1.6876
September 1.7374 1.6907 1.7198
October 1.7496 1.7221 1.7377
November 1.7462 1.7168 1.7368
December 1.7419 1.7198 1.7293