YEARLY HIGH
4.2756 EGP
YEARLY LOW
3.6045 EGP
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.8518 EGP

2011 GHS to EGP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the GHS to EGP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 18, valuing the pair at 4.2756. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 30, dropping to 3.6045.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.6711 EGP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.8675 to the December average rate of 3.6704, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.10% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 4.2756 was up 5.85% compared to the 2010 peak of 4.0391, 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 21,378 EGP
2010 Average 19,663 EGP
Yearly Trough Low 18,022 EGP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,355.48 EGP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

3.9773
3.6425
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GHS to EGP 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 3.9134, compared to 3.7902 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1232 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.9134
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.7902

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was February, with a trading range of 0.5565 EGP (High: 4.2756 / Low: 3.7191). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0462 EGP (High: 3.9729 / Low: 3.9266).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.5565
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0462

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 0.1291 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1291

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2011: 3.9070) against the same month in 2010 (average: 3.8355), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0714 (+1.86%).

2011 Avg (February) 3.9070
2010 Avg (February) 3.8355

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.9288 3.7385 3.8675
February 4.2756 3.7191 3.9070
March 3.9423 3.8640 3.8880
April 3.9729 3.9266 3.9494
May 3.9715 3.9119 3.9431
June 3.9579 3.8990 3.9255
July 3.9627 3.9152 3.9346
August 3.9414 3.8699 3.9070
September 3.8972 3.7336 3.8319
October 3.7492 3.6581 3.7028
November 3.7401 3.6045 3.6945
December 3.7087 3.6491 3.6704