YEARLY HIGH
0.9827 GHS
YEARLY LOW
0.8191 GHS
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.9253 GHS

2012 BBD to GHS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the BBD to GHS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 2, valuing the pair at 0.9827. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 0.8191.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1636 GHS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.8454 to the December average rate of 0.9482, the exchange rate registered a net change of 12.16% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.9827 was up 17.89% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.8336, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 4,913 GHS
2011 Average 3,862 GHS
Yearly Trough Low 4,095 GHS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 817.98 GHS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.9891
0.8323
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BBD 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 0.8942, compared to 0.9565 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0623 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.8942
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.9565

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 0.0541 GHS (High: 0.8731 / Low: 0.8191). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0119 GHS (High: 0.9537 / Low: 0.9419).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0541
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0119

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 0.0186 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0186

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2012: 0.9728) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.7625), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2102 (+27.57%).

2012 Avg (August) 0.9728
2011 Avg (August) 0.7625

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.8731 0.8191 0.8454
February 0.8673 0.8408 0.8463
March 0.8912 0.8411 0.8696
April 0.9276 0.8870 0.9035
May 0.9526 0.9232 0.9415
June 0.9713 0.9414 0.9587
July 0.9819 0.9692 0.9760
August 0.9827 0.9647 0.9728
September 0.9686 0.9425 0.9541
October 0.9545 0.9365 0.9439
November 0.9538 0.9390 0.9441
December 0.9537 0.9419 0.9482