YEARLY HIGH
0.2508 GHS
YEARLY LOW
0.2091 GHS
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2362 GHS

2012 GTQ to GHS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the GTQ to GHS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 28, valuing the pair at 0.2508. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 5, dropping to 0.2091.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0418 GHS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2164 to the December average rate of 0.2403, the exchange rate registered a net change of 11.05% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.2508 was up 18.44% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.2118, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 GTQ based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 1,254 GHS
2011 Average 992 GHS
Yearly Trough Low 1,045 GHS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 208.90 GHS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.2526
0.2131
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GTQ to GHS 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 0.2298, compared to 0.2425 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0127 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2298
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2425

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 0.0157 GHS (High: 0.2247 / Low: 0.2091). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0017 GHS (High: 0.2411 / Low: 0.2394).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0157
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0017

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0079 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0079

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2012: 0.2493) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.1949), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0544 (+27.89%).

2012 Avg (July) 0.2493
2011 Avg (July) 0.1949

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2247 0.2091 0.2164
February 0.2242 0.2150 0.2177
March 0.2306 0.2166 0.2248
April 0.2386 0.2306 0.2335
May 0.2453 0.2372 0.2420
June 0.2489 0.2411 0.2445
July 0.2508 0.2467 0.2493
August 0.2500 0.2434 0.2473
September 0.2439 0.2360 0.2394
October 0.2407 0.2367 0.2384
November 0.2411 0.2394 0.2403
December 0.2420 0.2388 0.2403