2012 GHS to STD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

11673.7684 STD

YEARLY LOW

9769.5780 STD

YEARLY AVERAGE

10355.7261 STD

2012 GHS to STD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the GHS to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 5, valuing the pair at 11673.7684. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 9769.5780.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1904.1904 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 11231.8657 to the December average rate of 9878.5525, the exchange rate registered a net change of -12.05% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 11673.7684 was down 10.81% compared to the 2011 peak of 13087.9331, 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 58,368,842 STD

2011 Average 57,129,510 STD

Yearly Trough Low 48,847,890 STD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 9,520,952.11 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

11367.1970

9743.2212

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GHS to STD 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 10551.0268, compared to 10160.4254 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 390.6014 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 10551.0268

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 10160.4254

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 798.2555 STD (High: 11673.7684 / Low: 10875.5129). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 233.8026 STD (High: 10478.7957 / Low: 10244.9931).

January Spread (Volatile) ±798.2555

August Spread (Stable) ±233.8026

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and August, 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 363.6811 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -363.6811

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 11231.8657) against the same month in 2011 (average: 12236.6739), the exchange rate shifted by -1004.8082 (-8.21%).

2012 Avg (January) 11231.8657

2011 Avg (January) 12236.6739

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	11673.7684	10875.5129	11231.8657
February	11157.7937	10585.3711	10961.6004
March	11061.8098	10308.8522	10684.0710
April	10576.4542	10007.1030	10320.3900
May	10227.4730	9857.1915	10057.8074
June	10204.1044	9774.4466	10050.4263
July	10320.1066	10029.1405	10153.4751
August	10478.7957	10244.9931	10348.8144
September	10627.0264	10050.0436	10284.2213
October	10337.8463	10055.6030	10176.7319
November	10265.5105	9909.3454	10120.7574
December	10029.7729	9769.5780	9878.5525