YEARLY HIGH
0.0153 GHS
YEARLY LOW
0.0135 GHS
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0145 GHS

2012 LKR to GHS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the LKR to GHS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 21, valuing the pair at 0.0153. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 19, dropping to 0.0135.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0019 GHS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0148 to the December average rate of 0.0148, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.32% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.0153 was up 3.53% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.0148, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 77 GHS
2011 Average 70 GHS
Yearly Trough Low 67 GHS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 9.43 GHS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.0150
0.0137
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR 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 0.0144, compared to 0.0146 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0003 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0144
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0146

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 0.0010 GHS (High: 0.0153 / Low: 0.0144). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 GHS (High: 0.0147 / Low: 0.0144).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0010
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0006 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0006

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 0.0148) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0136), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0013 (+9.48%).

2012 Avg (January) 0.0148
2011 Avg (January) 0.0136

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0153 0.0144 0.0148
February 0.0148 0.0140 0.0144
March 0.0142 0.0135 0.0138
April 0.0143 0.0138 0.0140
May 0.0148 0.0143 0.0146
June 0.0146 0.0143 0.0145
July 0.0150 0.0145 0.0147
August 0.0149 0.0146 0.0147
September 0.0147 0.0143 0.0145
October 0.0148 0.0144 0.0146
November 0.0147 0.0144 0.0145
December 0.0150 0.0146 0.0148