YEARLY HIGH
80.6807 LKR
YEARLY LOW
67.5004 LKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
71.6092 LKR

2011 GHS to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the GHS to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 19, valuing the pair at 80.6807. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 13, dropping to 67.5004.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 13.1803 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 73.7490 to the December average rate of 69.4192, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.87% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 80.6807 was down 2.10% compared to the 2010 peak of 82.4134, 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 403,403 LKR
2010 Average 394,675 LKR
Yearly Trough Low 337,502 LKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 65,901.31 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

74.2923
67.7728
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GHS to LKR 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 72.9835, compared to 70.2349 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 2.7487 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 72.9835
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 70.2349

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was February, with a trading range of 10.3401 LKR (High: 80.6807 / Low: 70.3405). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.9345 LKR (High: 72.8335 / Low: 71.8991).

February Spread (Volatile) ±10.3401
July Spread (Stable) ±0.9345

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 2.3910 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.3910

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2011: 73.6575) against the same month in 2010 (average: 80.3299), the exchange rate shifted by -6.6723 (-8.31%).

2011 Avg (February) 73.6575
2010 Avg (February) 80.3299

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 74.9699 70.7555 73.7490
February 80.6807 70.3405 73.6575
March 73.3385 71.8908 72.3724
April 73.5756 72.6357 73.1062
May 73.2439 72.2074 72.7379
June 72.9062 71.8915 72.2781
July 72.8335 71.8991 72.3011
August 72.4007 71.2635 71.9744
September 71.9771 68.9498 70.7071
October 69.0845 67.5004 68.3161
November 70.0935 67.8243 68.6913
December 70.2103 69.1593 69.4192