YEARLY HIGH
0.2457 GHS
YEARLY LOW
0.2047 GHS
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2317 GHS

2012 MOP to GHS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the MOP to GHS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 28, valuing the pair at 0.2457. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 0.2047.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0410 GHS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2115 to the December average rate of 0.2376, the exchange rate registered a net change of 12.37% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.2457 was up 18.04% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.2082, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,229 GHS
2011 Average 963 GHS
Yearly Trough Low 1,024 GHS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 204.93 GHS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.2476
0.2082
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MOP 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 0.2237, compared to 0.2396 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0159 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2237
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2396

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 0.0137 GHS (High: 0.2185 / Low: 0.2047). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0021 GHS (High: 0.2390 / Low: 0.2369).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0137
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0021

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 0.0045 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0045

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2012: 0.2443) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.1887), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0556 (+29.45%).

2012 Avg (July) 0.2443
2011 Avg (July) 0.1887

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2185 0.2047 0.2115
February 0.2170 0.2105 0.2119
March 0.2229 0.2104 0.2175
April 0.2321 0.2218 0.2260
May 0.2381 0.2310 0.2355
June 0.2431 0.2355 0.2399
July 0.2457 0.2424 0.2443
August 0.2452 0.2415 0.2436
September 0.2422 0.2359 0.2391
October 0.2389 0.2351 0.2365
November 0.2390 0.2352 0.2366
December 0.2390 0.2369 0.2376