YEARLY HIGH
1.1499 BAM
YEARLY LOW
0.9424 BAM
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.0316 BAM

2010 GHS to BAM Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2010

During 2010, the GHS to BAM exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 7, valuing the pair at 1.1499. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 11, dropping to 0.9424.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2074 BAM. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.9624 to the December average rate of 1.0118, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.13% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 5,749 BAM
Yearly Average 5,158 BAM
Yearly Trough Low 4,712 BAM
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,037.23 BAM purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2010.

1.1365
0.9466
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GHS to BAM 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 1.0367, compared to 1.0265 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0102 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0367
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0265

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2010 was May, with a trading range of 0.0831 BAM (High: 1.1213 / Low: 1.0383). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0235 BAM (High: 0.9982 / Low: 0.9747).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0831
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0235

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0612 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0612

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Historical data for the previous year (2009) is currently unavailable. Strongest month average for June 2010 is 1.1207.

2010 Avg (June) 1.1207
Baseline Avg N/A

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.9849 0.9424 0.9624
February 1.0154 0.9817 1.0010
March 1.0389 1.0019 1.0162
April 1.0423 1.0122 1.0274
May 1.1213 1.0383 1.0924
June 1.1499 1.1048 1.1207
July 1.1103 1.0342 1.0617
August 1.0746 1.0260 1.0574
September 1.0722 1.0002 1.0468
October 0.9982 0.9747 0.9856
November 1.0343 0.9549 0.9955
December 1.0309 0.9860 1.0118