YEARLY HIGH
1.2209 BBD
YEARLY LOW
1.0176 BBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.0835 BBD

2012 GHS to BBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the GHS to BBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 1.2209. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 2, dropping to 1.0176.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2033 BBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.1834 to the December average rate of 1.0547, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.88% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1.2209 was down 16.12% compared to the 2011 peak of 1.4555, 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 6,105 BBD
2011 Average 6,480 BBD
Yearly Trough Low 5,088 BBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,016.30 BBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

1.1993
1.0087
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GHS to BBD 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 1.1213, compared to 1.0457 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0756 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.1213
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0457

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 0.0756 BBD (High: 1.2209 / Low: 1.1453). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0132 BBD (High: 1.0617 / Low: 1.0485).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0756
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0132

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and October, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0449 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0449

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 1.1834) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1.3306), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1472 (-11.07%).

2012 Avg (January) 1.1834
2011 Avg (January) 1.3306

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.2209 1.1453 1.1834
February 1.1893 1.1531 1.1817
March 1.1889 1.1220 1.1503
April 1.1274 1.0781 1.1071
May 1.0832 1.0498 1.0622
June 1.0623 1.0296 1.0432
July 1.0318 1.0185 1.0246
August 1.0365 1.0176 1.0280
September 1.0610 1.0325 1.0482
October 1.0678 1.0477 1.0595
November 1.0649 1.0484 1.0593
December 1.0617 1.0485 1.0547