2012 SGD to GHS Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2012.
2012 SGD to GHS Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012
During 2012, the SGD to GHS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 7, valuing the pair at 1.5795. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 1.2610.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3185 GHS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.3216 to the December average rate of 1.5536, the exchange rate registered a net change of 17.55% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1.5795 was up 21.67% compared to the 2011 peak of 1.2982, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 SGD based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.
SGD to GHS Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 1.4149, compared to 1.5493 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1344 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 0.1103 GHS (High: 1.3713 / Low: 1.2610). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0178 GHS (High: 1.5623 / Low: 1.5446).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween January and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0091 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2012: 1.5588) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1.2608), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2980 (+23.64%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 1.3713 | 1.2610 | 1.3216 |
| February | 1.3912 | 1.3286 | 1.3497 |
| March | 1.4183 | 1.3316 | 1.3820 |
| April | 1.4999 | 1.4061 | 1.4447 |
| May | 1.5147 | 1.4649 | 1.4919 |
| June | 1.5318 | 1.4554 | 1.4994 |
| July | 1.5742 | 1.5294 | 1.5486 |
| August | 1.5795 | 1.5405 | 1.5588 |
| September | 1.5698 | 1.5387 | 1.5497 |
| October | 1.5529 | 1.5331 | 1.5424 |
| November | 1.5626 | 1.5313 | 1.5429 |
| December | 1.5623 | 1.5446 | 1.5536 |