2012 GHS to XAF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

312.3180 XAF

YEARLY LOW

260.5742 XAF

YEARLY AVERAGE

276.2706 XAF

2012 GHS to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the GHS to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 5, valuing the pair at 312.3180. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 260.5742.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 51.7438 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 300.7813 to the December average rate of 263.8243, the exchange rate registered a net change of -12.29% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 312.3180 was down 13.08% compared to the 2011 peak of 359.3029, 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 1,561,590 XAF

2011 Average 1,539,279 XAF

Yearly Trough Low 1,302,871 XAF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 258,719.23 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

304.4770

260.1286

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GHS to XAF 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 283.4067, compared to 269.1346 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 14.2721 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 283.4067

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 269.1346

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 22.0178 XAF (High: 312.3180 / Low: 290.3003). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 4.9826 XAF (High: 274.4814 / Low: 269.4988).

January Spread (Volatile) ±22.0178

August Spread (Stable) ±4.9826

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, 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 9.7985 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -9.7985

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 300.7813) against the same month in 2011 (average: 331.7106), the exchange rate shifted by -30.9293 (-9.32%).

2012 Avg (January) 300.7813

2011 Avg (January) 331.7106

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	312.3180	290.3003	300.7813
February	298.5983	282.5732	292.9970
March	296.9103	276.0030	285.6536
April	282.5042	267.1459	275.8551
May	280.9382	267.3360	272.1303
June	281.4761	267.4368	273.0228
July	277.7306	267.9953	273.2867
August	274.4814	269.4988	272.0023
September	270.2702	261.1005	267.0885
October	270.8718	265.7057	267.8147
November	274.8396	264.8233	270.7909
December	268.3412	260.5742	263.8243