YEARLY HIGH
0.3979 XDR
YEARLY LOW
0.3368 XDR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3537 XDR

2012 GHS to XDR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the GHS to XDR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 5, valuing the pair at 0.3979. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 23, dropping to 0.3368.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0611 XDR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3855 to the December average rate of 0.3428, the exchange rate registered a net change of -11.07% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.3979 was down 14.80% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.4670, 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 1,990 XDR
2011 Average 2,052 XDR
Yearly Trough Low 1,684 XDR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 305.65 XDR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.3900
0.3354
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GHS to XDR 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 0.3650, compared to 0.3423 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0227 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3650
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3423

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 0.0246 XDR (High: 0.3979 / Low: 0.3733). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0045 XDR (High: 0.3453 / Low: 0.3408).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0246
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0045

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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0145 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0145

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 0.3855) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.4301), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0447 (-10.38%).

2012 Avg (January) 0.3855
2011 Avg (January) 0.4301

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3979 0.3733 0.3855
February 0.3857 0.3714 0.3815
March 0.3857 0.3625 0.3732
April 0.3666 0.3478 0.3587
May 0.3514 0.3424 0.3469
June 0.3520 0.3400 0.3442
July 0.3431 0.3372 0.3400
August 0.3429 0.3371 0.3399
September 0.3443 0.3368 0.3410
October 0.3473 0.3403 0.3439
November 0.3492 0.3417 0.3463
December 0.3453 0.3408 0.3428