YEARLY HIGH
815.5379 BIF
YEARLY LOW
759.4173 BIF
YEARLY AVERAGE
793.0076 BIF

2010 GHS to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2010

During 2010, the GHS to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 10, valuing the pair at 815.5379. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 759.4173.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 56.1206 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 799.5614 to the December average rate of 774.8713, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.09% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 4,077,689 BIF
Yearly Average 3,965,038 BIF
Yearly Trough Low 3,797,087 BIF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 280,602.85 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2010.

807.3771
771.9162
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GHS to BIF 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 798.8747, compared to 787.1405 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 11.7341 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 798.8747
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 787.1405

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2010 was December, with a trading range of 28.2586 BIF (High: 787.6759 / Low: 759.4173). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 9.8191 BIF (High: 794.5667 / Low: 784.7476).

December Spread (Volatile) ±28.2586
August Spread (Stable) ±9.8191

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 13.5213 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -13.5213

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Historical data for the previous year (2009) is currently unavailable. Strongest month average for May 2010 is 800.2971.

2010 Avg (May) 800.2971
Baseline Avg N/A

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 804.8334 794.5362 799.5614
February 812.1342 784.2196 793.8994
March 808.6515 793.9067 800.3789
April 810.7556 798.0307 804.4221
May 815.5379 791.0078 800.2971
June 800.9632 787.5807 794.6891
July 792.9314 777.9158 784.3244
August 794.5667 784.7476 790.6157
September 796.5771 786.5185 790.7498
October 799.8068 786.5348 793.8892
November 793.8541 780.7371 788.3927
December 787.6759 759.4173 774.8713