YEARLY HIGH
2.3527 SDG
YEARLY LOW
1.3763 SDG
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.8785 SDG

2012 GHS to SDG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the GHS to SDG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 24, valuing the pair at 2.3527. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 3, dropping to 1.3763.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.9763 SDG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.5832 to the December average rate of 2.3271, the exchange rate registered a net change of 46.98% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 2.3527 was up 23.16% compared to the 2011 peak of 1.9102, 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 11,763 SDG
2011 Average 8,631 SDG
Yearly Trough Low 6,882 SDG
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,881.73 SDG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

2.4321
1.3009
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GHS to SDG 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 1.5000, compared to 2.2570 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.7570 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.5000
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.2570

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 0.8908 SDG (High: 2.2672 / Low: 1.3763). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0216 SDG (High: 2.3348 / Low: 2.3132).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.8908
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0216

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and October, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0601 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0601

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2012: 2.3378) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1.6587), the exchange rate shifted by +0.6792 (+40.95%).

2012 Avg (October) 2.3378
2011 Avg (October) 1.6587

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.6326 1.5319 1.5832
February 1.5922 1.5409 1.5808
March 1.5908 1.5036 1.5396
April 1.5067 1.4417 1.4807
May 1.4475 1.4041 1.4206
June 1.4216 1.3771 1.3952
July 2.2672 1.3763 1.9490
August 2.2970 2.2569 2.2763
September 2.3401 2.2905 2.3148
October 2.3527 2.3128 2.3378
November 2.3511 2.3134 2.3369
December 2.3348 2.3132 2.3271