YEARLY HIGH
5.1032 GHS
YEARLY LOW
4.2574 GHS
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.8086 GHS

2012 OMR to GHS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the OMR to GHS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 2, valuing the pair at 5.1032. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 4.2574.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.8458 GHS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.3938 to the December average rate of 4.9261, the exchange rate registered a net change of 12.12% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 5.1032 was up 17.81% compared to the 2011 peak of 4.3318, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 25,516 GHS
2011 Average 20,089 GHS
Yearly Trough Low 21,287 GHS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,229.13 GHS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

5.1382
4.3261
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

OMR 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 4.6479, compared to 4.9693 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.3214 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.6479
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.9693

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 0.2810 GHS (High: 4.5384 / Low: 4.2574). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0588 GHS (High: 4.9526 / Low: 4.8937).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.2810
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0588

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and July, 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 0.0982 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0982

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2012: 5.0550) against the same month in 2011 (average: 3.9663), the exchange rate shifted by +1.0887 (+27.45%).

2012 Avg (August) 5.0550
2011 Avg (August) 3.9663

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.5384 4.2574 4.3938
February 4.5078 4.3704 4.4002
March 4.6301 4.3720 4.5206
April 4.8217 4.6104 4.6953
May 4.9513 4.7984 4.8942
June 5.0489 4.8894 4.9832
July 5.1013 5.0375 5.0705
August 5.1032 5.0129 5.0550
September 5.0313 4.8945 4.9568
October 4.9593 4.8650 4.9040
November 4.9545 4.8773 4.9032
December 4.9526 4.8937 4.9261