YEARLY HIGH
1.4167 BBD
YEARLY LOW
1.3439 BBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.3956 BBD

2010 GHS to BBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2010

During 2010, the GHS to BBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 12, valuing the pair at 1.4167. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 1.3439.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0728 BBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.4021 to the December average rate of 1.3663, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.56% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 7,083 BBD
Yearly Average 6,978 BBD
Yearly Trough Low 6,719 BBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 364.01 BBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2010.

1.4140
1.3619
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GHS to BBD 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 1.4035, compared to 1.3877 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0157 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.4035
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.3877

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2010 was December, with a trading range of 0.0383 BBD (High: 1.3822 / Low: 1.3439). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0084 BBD (High: 1.4136 / Low: 1.4052).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0383
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0084

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0217 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0217

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Historical data for the previous year (2009) is currently unavailable. Strongest month average for March 2010 is 1.4086.

2010 Avg (March) 1.4086
Baseline Avg N/A

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.4111 1.3949 1.4021
February 1.4061 1.3901 1.3972
March 1.4167 1.3996 1.4086
April 1.4136 1.4052 1.4097
May 1.4144 1.3958 1.4058
June 1.4053 1.3873 1.3974
July 1.3947 1.3746 1.3847
August 1.3976 1.3855 1.3925
September 1.4042 1.3911 1.3961
October 1.4044 1.3891 1.3988
November 1.3962 1.3748 1.3880
December 1.3822 1.3439 1.3663