YEARLY HIGH
0.0210 GHS
YEARLY LOW
0.0181 GHS
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0198 GHS

2012 PKR to GHS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the PKR to GHS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 15, valuing the pair at 0.0210. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 5, dropping to 0.0181.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0028 GHS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0187 to the December average rate of 0.0195, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.16% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.0210 was up 11.27% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.0188, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 500,000 PKR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 10,482 GHS
2011 Average 8,943 GHS
Yearly Trough Low 9,067 GHS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,414.07 GHS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.0209
0.0185
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PKR 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 0.0196, compared to 0.0201 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0005 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0196
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0201

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 0.0013 GHS (High: 0.0194 / Low: 0.0181). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 GHS (High: 0.0198 / Low: 0.0196).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0013
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0005 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0005

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2012: 0.0206) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0177), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0029 (+16.52%).

2012 Avg (May) 0.0206
2011 Avg (May) 0.0177

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0194 0.0181 0.0187
February 0.0191 0.0185 0.0187
March 0.0196 0.0185 0.0191
April 0.0204 0.0196 0.0199
May 0.0210 0.0202 0.0206
June 0.0205 0.0201 0.0203
July 0.0208 0.0205 0.0207
August 0.0209 0.0204 0.0206
September 0.0205 0.0199 0.0202
October 0.0201 0.0196 0.0198
November 0.0198 0.0196 0.0197
December 0.0197 0.0193 0.0195