2012 GHS to WST Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.4728 WST

YEARLY LOW

1.1663 WST

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.2521 WST

2012 GHS to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the GHS to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 1.4728. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 24, dropping to 1.1663.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3065 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.4093 to the December average rate of 1.2061, the exchange rate registered a net change of -14.41% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1.4728 was down 15.31% compared to the 2011 peak of 1.7389, 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 7,364 WST

2011 Average 7,521 WST

Yearly Trough Low 5,831 WST

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,532.71 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

1.4314

1.1662

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GHS to WST 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 1.2999, compared to 1.2043 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0956 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.2999

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.2043

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 0.1340 WST (High: 1.4728 / Low: 1.3388). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0193 WST (High: 1.2162 / Low: 1.1969).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.1340

December Spread (Stable) ±0.0193

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and November, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0628 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0628

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 1.4093) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1.5645), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1552 (-9.92%).

2012 Avg (January) 1.4093

2011 Avg (January) 1.5645

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.4728	1.3388	1.4093
February	1.3735	1.2948	1.3465
March	1.3375	1.2607	1.2932
April	1.2842	1.2209	1.2587
May	1.2755	1.1908	1.2479
June	1.2804	1.2099	1.2439
July	1.2315	1.1663	1.2036
August	1.2039	1.1739	1.1883
September	1.2328	1.1760	1.1976
October	1.2278	1.1832	1.2129
November	1.2423	1.2053	1.2171
December	1.2162	1.1969	1.2061