YEARLY HIGH
0.0470 GHS
YEARLY LOW
0.0372 GHS
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0439 GHS

2012 PHP to GHS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the PHP to GHS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 1, valuing the pair at 0.0470. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 5, dropping to 0.0372.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0098 GHS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0388 to the December average rate of 0.0462, the exchange rate registered a net change of 19.09% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.0470 was up 22.89% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.0383, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 250,000 PHP based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 11,761 GHS
2011 Average 8,921 GHS
Yearly Trough Low 9,300 GHS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,461.18 GHS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.0474
0.0380
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PHP 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 0.0417, compared to 0.0461 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0044 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0417
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0461

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 0.0031 GHS (High: 0.0403 / Low: 0.0372). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0006 GHS (High: 0.0459 / Low: 0.0452).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0031
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0006

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 0.0005 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0005

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2012: 0.0463) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0359), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0103 (+28.73%).

2012 Avg (August) 0.0463
2011 Avg (August) 0.0359

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0403 0.0372 0.0388
February 0.0406 0.0392 0.0397
March 0.0415 0.0391 0.0406
April 0.0440 0.0414 0.0424
May 0.0447 0.0432 0.0439
June 0.0461 0.0432 0.0449
July 0.0469 0.0461 0.0466
August 0.0470 0.0456 0.0463
September 0.0462 0.0451 0.0458
October 0.0459 0.0452 0.0456
November 0.0467 0.0455 0.0459
December 0.0467 0.0458 0.0462