YEARLY HIGH
0.7274 GHS
YEARLY LOW
0.6068 GHS
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.6850 GHS

2012 XCD to GHS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the XCD to GHS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 2, valuing the pair at 0.7274. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 0.6068.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1206 GHS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6261 to the December average rate of 0.7019, the exchange rate registered a net change of 12.10% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.7274 was up 17.83% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.6173, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,637 GHS
2011 Average 2,868 GHS
Yearly Trough Low 3,034 GHS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 603.22 GHS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.7295
0.6167
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XCD 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 0.6624, compared to 0.7076 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0452 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6624
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7076

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 0.0398 GHS (High: 0.6465 / Low: 0.6068). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0088 GHS (High: 0.7060 / Low: 0.6972).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0398
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0088

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0138 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0138

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2012: 0.7201) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.5664), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1537 (+27.14%).

2012 Avg (August) 0.7201
2011 Avg (August) 0.5664

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.6465 0.6068 0.6261
February 0.6425 0.6229 0.6270
March 0.6602 0.6230 0.6442
April 0.6871 0.6571 0.6693
May 0.7057 0.6839 0.6974
June 0.7195 0.6979 0.7104
July 0.7268 0.7033 0.7200
August 0.7274 0.7142 0.7201
September 0.7170 0.6977 0.7063
October 0.7066 0.6932 0.6987
November 0.7060 0.6951 0.6988
December 0.7060 0.6972 0.7019