2012 PLN to GHS Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.6184 GHS

YEARLY LOW

0.4666 GHS

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.5691 GHS

2012 PLN to GHS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the PLN to GHS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 19, valuing the pair at 0.6184. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 5, dropping to 0.4666.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1518 GHS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4993 to the December average rate of 0.6076, the exchange rate registered a net change of 21.70% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.6184 was up 8.28% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.5711, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 12,368 GHS

2011 Average 10,453 GHS

Yearly Trough Low 9,332 GHS

Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,036.54 GHS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.6184

0.4884

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PLN 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 0.5468, compared to 0.5914 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0446 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5468

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5914

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 0.0595 GHS (High: 0.5261 / Low: 0.4666). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0217 GHS (High: 0.6053 / Low: 0.5836).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0595

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0217

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and October, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0105 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0105

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 0.6076) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.4827), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1248 (+25.86%).

2012 Avg (December) 0.6076

2011 Avg (December) 0.4827

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.5261	0.4666	0.4993
February	0.5640	0.5183	0.5351
March	0.5732	0.5323	0.5558
April	0.5881	0.5564	0.5693
May	0.5895	0.5329	0.5626
June	0.5789	0.5267	0.5590
July	0.5859	0.5609	0.5736
August	0.5999	0.5774	0.5898
September	0.6122	0.5780	0.5949
October	0.6053	0.5836	0.5966
November	0.6047	0.5718	0.5861
December	0.6184	0.5933	0.6076