2012 LSL to GHS Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.2416 GHS

YEARLY LOW

0.2005 GHS

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.2256 GHS

2012 LSL to GHS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the LSL to GHS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 10, valuing the pair at 0.2416. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 5, dropping to 0.2005.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0411 GHS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2110 to the December average rate of 0.2199, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.19% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.2416 was up 5.41% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.2292, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,208 GHS

2011 Average 1,070 GHS

Yearly Trough Low 1,002 GHS

Transaction Impact: A difference of 205.64 GHS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.2391

0.2085

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LSL 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 0.2253, compared to 0.2259 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0006 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2253

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2259

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 0.0198 GHS (High: 0.2203 / Low: 0.2005). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0068 GHS (High: 0.2181 / Low: 0.2113).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0198

November Spread (Stable) ±0.0068

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0124 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0124

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2012: 0.2353) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.2156), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0198 (+9.17%).

2012 Avg (August) 0.2353

2011 Avg (August) 0.2156

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.2203	0.2005	0.2110
February	0.2303	0.2159	0.2211
March	0.2344	0.2202	0.2288
April	0.2392	0.2241	0.2310
May	0.2400	0.2215	0.2310
June	0.2375	0.2191	0.2287
July	0.2399	0.2295	0.2366
August	0.2416	0.2278	0.2353
September	0.2339	0.2270	0.2306
October	0.2291	0.2143	0.2182
November	0.2181	0.2113	0.2147
December	0.2252	0.2147	0.2199