YEARLY HIGH
5.0998 BOB
YEARLY LOW
4.1679 BOB
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.5164 BOB

2011 GHS to BOB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the GHS to BOB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 18, valuing the pair at 5.0998. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 29, dropping to 4.1679.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.9319 BOB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.6495 to the December average rate of 4.2038, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.59% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 5.0998 was down 0.11% compared to the 2010 peak of 5.1056, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 25,499 BOB
2010 Average 24,458 BOB
Yearly Trough Low 20,840 BOB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,659.38 BOB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

4.7001
4.1587
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GHS to BOB 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 4.6264, compared to 4.4063 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2201 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.6264
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.4063

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was February, with a trading range of 0.6481 BOB (High: 5.0998 / Low: 4.4516). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0598 BOB (High: 4.2409 / Low: 4.1811).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.6481
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0598

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2011. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.1321 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1321

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2011: 4.6550) against the same month in 2010 (average: 4.9087), the exchange rate shifted by -0.2537 (-5.17%).

2011 Avg (February) 4.6550
2010 Avg (February) 4.9087

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.7469 4.4406 4.6495
February 5.0998 4.4516 4.6550
March 4.6427 4.5366 4.5897
April 4.6822 4.5989 4.6399
May 4.6685 4.5635 4.6300
June 4.6645 4.5277 4.5944
July 4.6631 4.5322 4.5996
August 4.6280 4.4651 4.5594
September 4.5778 4.2999 4.4626
October 4.3922 4.2644 4.3305
November 4.3900 4.1679 4.2820
December 4.2409 4.1811 4.2038