YEARLY HIGH
9.0489 SCR
YEARLY LOW
7.5817 SCR
YEARLY AVERAGE
8.0638 SCR

2011 GHS to SCR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the GHS to SCR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 21, valuing the pair at 9.0489. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 12, dropping to 7.5817.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.4673 SCR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 8.2663 to the December average rate of 8.1345, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.59% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 9.0489 was up 0.95% compared to the 2010 peak of 8.9638, 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 45,245 SCR
2010 Average 42,377 SCR
Yearly Trough Low 37,908 SCR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 7,336.36 SCR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

8.3151
7.7291
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GHS to SCR 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 8.1589, compared to 7.9687 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1902 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 8.1589
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 7.9687

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was February, with a trading range of 1.2648 SCR (High: 9.0489 / Low: 7.7841). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2684 SCR (High: 8.3087 / Low: 8.0403).

February Spread (Volatile) ±1.2648
May Spread (Stable) ±0.2684

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.1299 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1299

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2011: 8.1883) against the same month in 2010 (average: 7.9807), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2076 (+2.60%).

2011 Avg (February) 8.1883
2010 Avg (February) 7.9807

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 8.4947 7.8264 8.2663
February 9.0489 7.7841 8.1883
March 8.2282 7.8880 8.0778
April 8.3087 7.9985 8.1202
May 8.3087 8.0403 8.2039
June 8.2695 7.9341 8.0969
July 8.3361 7.9481 8.0759
August 8.2391 7.8869 8.0367
September 8.1436 7.6806 7.9068
October 8.0505 7.5817 7.7779
November 8.0635 7.7360 7.8803
December 8.4381 7.8609 8.1345