YEARLY HIGH
56.7970 XPF
YEARLY LOW
47.4265 XPF
YEARLY AVERAGE
50.2799 XPF

2012 GHS to XPF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the GHS to XPF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 5, valuing the pair at 56.7970. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 47.4265.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 9.3705 XPF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 54.7756 to the December average rate of 48.0102, the exchange rate registered a net change of -12.35% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 56.7970 was down 10.83% compared to the 2011 peak of 63.6944, 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 283,985 XPF
2011 Average 277,869 XPF
Yearly Trough Low 237,132 XPF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 46,852.54 XPF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

55.4521
47.3336
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GHS to XPF 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 51.5848, compared to 48.9750 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 2.6098 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 51.5848
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 48.9750

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 3.8728 XPF (High: 56.7970 / Low: 52.9242). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.9312 XPF (High: 49.2538 / Low: 48.3226).

January Spread (Volatile) ±3.8728
October Spread (Stable) ±0.9312

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and November, 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 1.7961 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.7961

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 54.7756) against the same month in 2011 (average: 59.5807), the exchange rate shifted by -4.8051 (-8.06%).

2012 Avg (January) 54.7756
2011 Avg (January) 59.5807

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 56.7970 52.9242 54.7756
February 54.3494 51.3601 53.3314
March 53.9864 50.2513 52.0059
April 51.3443 48.6319 50.2099
May 51.0450 48.5538 49.4722
June 51.4117 48.5978 49.7137
July 50.4816 48.7702 49.7065
August 49.9306 48.9987 49.4969
September 49.1976 47.4569 48.6366
October 49.2538 48.3226 48.7260
November 50.0189 48.2225 49.2736
December 48.8302 47.4265 48.0102