YEARLY HIGH
1.8439 LTL
YEARLY LOW
1.5237 LTL
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.6085 LTL

2011 GHS to LTL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the GHS to LTL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 18, valuing the pair at 1.8439. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 30, dropping to 1.5237.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3202 LTL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.7197 to the December average rate of 1.5982, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.07% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 1.8439 was down 9.08% compared to the 2010 peak of 2.0281, 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 9,220 LTL
2010 Average 9,099 LTL
Yearly Trough Low 7,618 LTL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,601.16 LTL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

1.7355
1.5462
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GHS to LTL 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 1.6303, compared to 1.5867 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0437 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.6303
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.5867

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was February, with a trading range of 0.2506 LTL (High: 1.8439 / Low: 1.5933). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0458 LTL (High: 1.6096 / Low: 1.5638).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.2506
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0458

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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0631 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0631

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2011: 1.6817) against the same month in 2010 (average: 1.7663), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0846 (-4.79%).

2011 Avg (February) 1.6817
2010 Avg (February) 1.7663

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.8111 1.6095 1.7197
February 1.8439 1.5933 1.6817
March 1.6544 1.5878 1.6186
April 1.6251 1.5480 1.5844
May 1.6304 1.5357 1.5937
June 1.6180 1.5471 1.5839
July 1.6277 1.5651 1.5973
August 1.6096 1.5638 1.5799
September 1.6442 1.5784 1.6095
October 1.6294 1.5237 1.5620
November 1.5914 1.5427 1.5732
December 1.6319 1.5552 1.5982