2012 GHS to XOF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

312.4408 XOF

YEARLY LOW

260.5708 XOF

YEARLY AVERAGE

276.3530 XOF

2012 GHS to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the GHS to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 5, valuing the pair at 312.4408. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 260.5708.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 51.8700 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 300.8117 to the December average rate of 263.8457, 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 312.4408 was down 10.85% compared to the 2011 peak of 350.4610, 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 1,562,204 XOF

2011 Average 1,527,709 XOF

Yearly Trough Low 1,302,854 XOF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 259,350.21 XOF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

304.5083

260.1491

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GHS to XOF 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 283.5021, compared to 269.2039 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 14.2982 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 283.5021

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 269.2039

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 21.8318 XOF (High: 312.4408 / Low: 290.6090). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 4.6852 XOF (High: 274.4655 / Low: 269.7803).

January Spread (Volatile) ±21.8318

August Spread (Stable) ±4.6852

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 9.7594 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -9.7594

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 300.8117) against the same month in 2011 (average: 326.9185), the exchange rate shifted by -26.1068 (-7.99%).

2012 Avg (January) 300.8117

2011 Avg (January) 326.9185

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	312.4408	290.6090	300.8117
February	299.0650	282.8346	293.2730
March	297.0339	275.8601	285.7909
April	282.5046	267.2706	276.0316
May	280.5582	266.9238	272.0472
June	281.6030	267.4083	273.0582
July	277.4784	267.9858	273.2791
August	274.4655	269.7803	272.1037
September	270.2771	260.9552	267.2439
October	270.8865	265.7434	267.8667
November	274.7444	264.7806	270.8843
December	268.3421	260.5708	263.8457