YEARLY HIGH
0.4483 GIP
YEARLY LOW
0.3826 GIP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4042 GIP

2011 GHS to GIP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the GHS to GIP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 18, valuing the pair at 0.4483. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 30, dropping to 0.3826.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0657 GIP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4223 to the December average rate of 0.3905, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.51% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 0.4483 was down 8.97% compared to the 2010 peak of 0.4925, 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 2,242 GIP
2010 Average 2,260 GIP
Yearly Trough Low 1,913 GIP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 328.74 GIP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

0.4254
0.3874
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GHS to GIP 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 0.4097, compared to 0.3986 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0110 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4097
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3986

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was February, with a trading range of 0.0564 GIP (High: 0.4483 / Low: 0.3920). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0088 GIP (High: 0.3956 / Low: 0.3867).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0564
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0088

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0127 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0127

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2011: 0.4122) against the same month in 2010 (average: 0.4485), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0363 (-8.09%).

2011 Avg (February) 0.4122
2010 Avg (February) 0.4485

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4363 0.4013 0.4223
February 0.4483 0.3920 0.4122
March 0.4117 0.3991 0.4064
April 0.4149 0.3998 0.4051
May 0.4107 0.3995 0.4052
June 0.4134 0.3999 0.4070
July 0.4161 0.4041 0.4096
August 0.4064 0.3959 0.4010
September 0.4115 0.4009 0.4064
October 0.4042 0.3880 0.3937
November 0.3958 0.3826 0.3907
December 0.3956 0.3867 0.3905