2011 GHS to KES Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

65.3257 KES

YEARLY LOW

50.9365 KES

YEARLY AVERAGE

57.4255 KES

2011 GHS to KES Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the GHS to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 11, valuing the pair at 65.3257. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 26, dropping to 50.9365.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 14.3892 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 53.8660 to the December average rate of 52.7013, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.16% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 65.3257 was up 13.14% compared to the 2010 peak of 57.7363, 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 326,629 KES

2010 Average 276,355 KES

Yearly Trough Low 254,683 KES

Transaction Impact: A difference of 71,946.02 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

63.6349

51.7074

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GHS to KES 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 55.6868, compared to 59.1642 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 3.4774 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 55.6868

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 59.1642

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was February, with a trading range of 7.8910 KES (High: 59.3354 / Low: 51.4444). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.7483 KES (High: 56.0307 / Low: 55.2824).

February Spread (Volatile) ±7.8910

April Spread (Stable) ±0.7483

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 9 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 5.1057 points.

Longest Streak 9 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -5.1057

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2011: 62.6409) against the same month in 2010 (average: 56.4161), the exchange rate shifted by +6.2248 (+11.03%).

2011 Avg (October) 62.6409

2010 Avg (October) 56.4161

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	55.0024	51.8345	53.8660
February	59.3354	51.4444	54.1736
March	56.6110	54.6339	55.3008
April	56.0307	55.2824	55.5801
May	57.4708	55.2297	56.5128
June	60.3508	56.6604	58.6875
July	60.6652	58.2232	59.3809
August	61.9926	60.2781	60.9052
September	64.6525	60.7181	61.8218
October	65.3257	61.0057	62.6409
November	61.6010	53.7938	57.5352
December	55.1080	50.9365	52.7013