YEARLY HIGH
0.6321 GHS
YEARLY LOW
0.5165 GHS
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5994 GHS

2012 MYR to GHS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the MYR to GHS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 7, valuing the pair at 0.6321. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 0.5165.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1155 GHS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5433 to the December average rate of 0.6208, the exchange rate registered a net change of 14.27% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.6321 was up 20.12% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.5262, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 20,000 MYR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 12,641 GHS
2011 Average 10,103 GHS
Yearly Trough Low 10,330 GHS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,310.94 GHS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.6325
0.5352
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MYR 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 0.5792, compared to 0.6195 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0403 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5792
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6195

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 0.0461 GHS (High: 0.5626 / Low: 0.5165). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0100 GHS (High: 0.6270 / Low: 0.6170).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0461
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0100

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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0046 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0046

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2012: 0.6243) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.5108), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1136 (+22.24%).

2012 Avg (August) 0.6243
2011 Avg (August) 0.5108

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5626 0.5165 0.5433
February 0.5772 0.5499 0.5598
March 0.5821 0.5558 0.5713
April 0.6132 0.5778 0.5906
May 0.6182 0.5954 0.6075
June 0.6124 0.5885 0.6029
July 0.6242 0.6108 0.6164
August 0.6321 0.6186 0.6243
September 0.6305 0.6130 0.6200
October 0.6237 0.6129 0.6183
November 0.6274 0.6121 0.6174
December 0.6270 0.6170 0.6208