2012 GHS to SVC Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2012.
2012 GHS to SVC Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012
During 2012, the GHS to SVC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 5.3407. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 28, dropping to 4.4557.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.8850 SVC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.1770 to the December average rate of 4.6121, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.91% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 5.3407 was down 16.10% compared to the 2011 peak of 6.3658, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 GHS based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.
GHS to SVC Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 4.9047, compared to 4.5733 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.3313 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 0.3291 SVC (High: 5.3407 / Low: 5.0116). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0403 SVC (High: 4.6252 / Low: 4.5849).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 0.1960 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 5.1770) against the same month in 2011 (average: 5.8202), the exchange rate shifted by -0.6432 (-11.05%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 5.3407 | 5.0116 | 5.1770 |
| February | 5.2026 | 5.0434 | 5.1686 |
| March | 5.2004 | 4.9082 | 5.0320 |
| April | 4.9304 | 4.7157 | 4.8424 |
| May | 4.7384 | 4.5916 | 4.6464 |
| June | 4.6445 | 4.5044 | 4.5617 |
| July | 4.5176 | 4.4557 | 4.4833 |
| August | 4.5322 | 4.4661 | 4.4959 |
| September | 4.6436 | 4.5197 | 4.5822 |
| October | 4.6620 | 4.5851 | 4.6338 |
| November | 4.6593 | 4.5853 | 4.6328 |
| December | 4.6252 | 4.5849 | 4.6121 |