YEARLY HIGH
0.0325 GHS
YEARLY LOW
0.0266 GHS
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0294 GHS

2012 SYP to GHS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the SYP to GHS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 4, valuing the pair at 0.0325. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 14, dropping to 0.0266.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0058 GHS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0312 to the December average rate of 0.0267, the exchange rate registered a net change of -14.29% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.0325 was down 3.83% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.0338, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 162 GHS
2011 Average 161 GHS
Yearly Trough Low 133 GHS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 29.24 GHS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.0320
0.0262
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SYP 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 0.0306, compared to 0.0282 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0024 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0306
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0282

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 0.0032 GHS (High: 0.0324 / Low: 0.0292). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 GHS (High: 0.0269 / Low: 0.0266).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0032
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0017 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0017

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2012: 0.0313) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0318), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0005 (-1.56%).

2012 Avg (May) 0.0313
2011 Avg (May) 0.0318

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0324 0.0292 0.0312
February 0.0302 0.0293 0.0295
March 0.0310 0.0293 0.0303
April 0.0323 0.0309 0.0315
May 0.0325 0.0295 0.0313
June 0.0303 0.0295 0.0300
July 0.0305 0.0299 0.0303
August 0.0300 0.0290 0.0296
September 0.0290 0.0279 0.0284
October 0.0280 0.0272 0.0275
November 0.0272 0.0266 0.0269
December 0.0269 0.0266 0.0267