YEARLY HIGH
0.0435 GHS
YEARLY LOW
0.0353 GHS
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0396 GHS

2012 KGS to GHS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the KGS to GHS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 2, valuing the pair at 0.0435. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 5, dropping to 0.0353.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0083 GHS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0362 to the December average rate of 0.0400, the exchange rate registered a net change of 10.46% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.0435 was up 19.95% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.0363, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 218 GHS
2011 Average 168 GHS
Yearly Trough Low 176 GHS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 41.33 GHS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.0439
0.0355
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KGS 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 0.0382, compared to 0.0411 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0030 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0382
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0411

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was September, with a trading range of 0.0033 GHS (High: 0.0434 / Low: 0.0400). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0006 GHS (High: 0.0435 / Low: 0.0430).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0033
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0006

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and August, 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 0.0016 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0016

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2012: 0.0432) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0342), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0091 (+26.54%).

2012 Avg (August) 0.0432
2011 Avg (August) 0.0342

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0372 0.0353 0.0362
February 0.0372 0.0359 0.0362
March 0.0382 0.0361 0.0373
April 0.0396 0.0379 0.0386
May 0.0405 0.0394 0.0400
June 0.0412 0.0400 0.0407
July 0.0435 0.0411 0.0419
August 0.0435 0.0430 0.0432
September 0.0434 0.0400 0.0417
October 0.0405 0.0398 0.0401
November 0.0404 0.0397 0.0399
December 0.0404 0.0398 0.0400