YEARLY HIGH
1.6481 XCD
YEARLY LOW
1.3748 XCD
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.4635 XCD

2012 GHS to XCD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the GHS to XCD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 1.6481. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 2, dropping to 1.3748.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2734 XCD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.5978 to the December average rate of 1.4248, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.82% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1.6481 was down 15.88% compared to the 2011 peak of 1.9592, 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 8,241 XCD
2011 Average 8,727 XCD
Yearly Trough Low 6,874 XCD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,366.77 XCD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

1.6187
1.3678
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GHS to XCD 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 1.5137, compared to 1.4134 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1002 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.5137
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.4134

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 0.1013 XCD (High: 1.6481 / Low: 1.5468). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0179 XCD (High: 1.4343 / Low: 1.4164).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.1013
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0179

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and October, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0605 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0605

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 1.5978) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1.7912), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1935 (-10.80%).

2012 Avg (January) 1.5978
2011 Avg (January) 1.7912

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.6481 1.5468 1.5978
February 1.6054 1.5565 1.5951
March 1.6052 1.5146 1.5529
April 1.5218 1.4553 1.4945
May 1.4623 1.4171 1.4340
June 1.4329 1.3899 1.4077
July 1.4219 1.3758 1.3889
August 1.4002 1.3748 1.3887
September 1.4332 1.3947 1.4159
October 1.4425 1.4153 1.4313
November 1.4387 1.4164 1.4310
December 1.4343 1.4164 1.4248