YEARLY HIGH
0.2559 GHS
YEARLY LOW
0.2172 GHS
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2423 GHS

2012 BWP to GHS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the BWP to GHS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 28, valuing the pair at 0.2559. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 5, dropping to 0.2172.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0387 GHS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2269 to the December average rate of 0.2416, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.47% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.2559 was up 7.97% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.2370, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,280 GHS
2011 Average 1,128 GHS
Yearly Trough Low 1,086 GHS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 193.68 GHS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.2549
0.2243
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BWP 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 0.2391, compared to 0.2455 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0064 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2391
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2455

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 0.0185 GHS (High: 0.2357 / Low: 0.2172). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0062 GHS (High: 0.2516 / Low: 0.2455).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0185
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0062

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0085 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0085

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2012: 0.2524) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.2306), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0218 (+9.43%).

2012 Avg (July) 0.2524
2011 Avg (July) 0.2306

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2357 0.2172 0.2269
February 0.2412 0.2290 0.2338
March 0.2439 0.2317 0.2396
April 0.2509 0.2379 0.2430
May 0.2516 0.2381 0.2461
June 0.2532 0.2379 0.2450
July 0.2559 0.2484 0.2524
August 0.2559 0.2474 0.2521
September 0.2516 0.2455 0.2490
October 0.2480 0.2368 0.2404
November 0.2407 0.2341 0.2373
December 0.2451 0.2382 0.2416