YEARLY HIGH
1183.1862 COP
YEARLY LOW
907.3916 COP
YEARLY AVERAGE
973.6161 COP

2012 GHS to COP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the GHS to COP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 1183.1862. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 22, dropping to 907.3916.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 275.7946 COP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1093.8864 to the December average rate of 945.2665, the exchange rate registered a net change of -13.59% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1183.1862 was down 13.52% compared to the 2011 peak of 1368.1309, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 5,915,931 COP
2011 Average 5,983,217 COP
Yearly Trough Low 4,536,958 COP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,378,972.76 COP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

1111.8666
896.1045
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GHS to COP 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 1005.0869, compared to 942.1454 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 62.9415 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1005.0869
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 942.1454

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 140.2053 COP (High: 1183.1862 / Low: 1042.9809). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 17.6614 COP (High: 970.5743 / Low: 952.9129).

January Spread (Volatile) ±140.2053
November Spread (Stable) ±17.6614

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and November, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 40.7881 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -40.7881

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 1093.8864) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1245.2246), the exchange rate shifted by -151.3382 (-12.15%).

2012 Avg (January) 1093.8864
2011 Avg (January) 1245.2246

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1183.1862 1042.9809 1093.8864
February 1070.3383 1025.9987 1053.0984
March 1057.4124 989.4980 1015.1589
April 1003.5846 948.9608 980.8729
May 974.9794 933.2309 953.0407
June 975.4728 920.8673 934.4642
July 927.7923 907.3916 914.0847
August 946.3189 911.9374 927.9336
September 953.9457 933.4837 945.1755
October 974.3031 942.6826 956.1828
November 970.5743 952.9129 964.2292
December 957.8183 926.8623 945.2665