YEARLY HIGH
1.5568 GHS
YEARLY LOW
1.3022 GHS
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.4734 GHS

2012 LYD to GHS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the LYD to GHS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 9, valuing the pair at 1.5568. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 1.3022.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2546 GHS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.3634 to the December average rate of 1.5068, the exchange rate registered a net change of 10.52% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1.5568 was up 15.15% compared to the 2011 peak of 1.3520, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 7,784 GHS
2011 Average 6,326 GHS
Yearly Trough Low 6,511 GHS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,273.18 GHS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

1.5591
1.3429
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LYD 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 1.4274, compared to 1.5193 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0920 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.4274
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.5193

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 0.1105 GHS (High: 1.4126 / Low: 1.3022). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0212 GHS (High: 1.5245 / Low: 1.5033).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.1105
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0212

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0269 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0269

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2012: 1.5411) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1.2543), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2867 (+22.86%).

2012 Avg (July) 1.5411
2011 Avg (July) 1.2543

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.4126 1.3022 1.3634
February 1.3958 1.3407 1.3609
March 1.4236 1.3391 1.3853
April 1.4857 1.4151 1.4460
May 1.5243 1.4723 1.4968
June 1.5453 1.4681 1.5119
July 1.5568 1.5284 1.5411
August 1.5494 1.5282 1.5389
September 1.5364 1.4903 1.5120
October 1.5245 1.5033 1.5117
November 1.5188 1.4894 1.5055
December 1.5217 1.4989 1.5068