YEARLY HIGH
1.0611 GHS
YEARLY LOW
0.8697 GHS
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.9713 GHS

2010 BAM to GHS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2010

During 2010, the BAM to GHS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 11, valuing the pair at 1.0611. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 7, dropping to 0.8697.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1914 GHS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0392 to the December average rate of 0.9884, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.89% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 5,305 GHS
Yearly Average 4,857 GHS
Yearly Trough Low 4,348 GHS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 957.13 GHS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2010.

1.0539
0.8778
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BAM 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 0.9674, compared to 0.9753 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0080 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.9674
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.9753

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2010 was November, with a trading range of 0.0804 GHS (High: 1.0472 / Low: 0.9668). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0241 GHS (High: 1.0259 / Low: 1.0018).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0804
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0241

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 0.0576 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0576

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Historical data for the previous year (2009) is currently unavailable. Strongest month average for January 2010 is 1.0392.

2010 Avg (January) 1.0392
Baseline Avg N/A

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.0611 1.0153 1.0392
February 1.0187 0.9848 0.9991
March 0.9981 0.9626 0.9841
April 0.9880 0.9594 0.9734
May 0.9631 0.8918 0.9158
June 0.9051 0.8697 0.8925
July 0.9669 0.9007 0.9422
August 0.9746 0.9306 0.9459
September 0.9998 0.9326 0.9558
October 1.0259 1.0018 1.0147
November 1.0472 0.9668 1.0050
December 1.0142 0.9700 0.9884