YEARLY HIGH
0.4911 SHP
YEARLY LOW
0.4272 SHP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4519 SHP

2010 GHS to SHP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2010

During 2010, the GHS to SHP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 20, valuing the pair at 0.4911. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 4, dropping to 0.4272.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0639 SHP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4341 to the December average rate of 0.4379, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.89% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 GHS based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 2,455 SHP
Yearly Average 2,259 SHP
Yearly Trough Low 2,136 SHP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 319.64 SHP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2010.

0.4836
0.4296
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GHS to SHP 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 0.4605, compared to 0.4433 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0172 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4605
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4433

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2010 was May, with a trading range of 0.0304 SHP (High: 0.4911 / Low: 0.4607). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0080 SHP (High: 0.4634 / Low: 0.4554).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0304
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0080

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0211 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0211

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Historical data for the previous year (2009) is currently unavailable. Strongest month average for May 2010 is 0.4791.

2010 Avg (May) 0.4791
Baseline Avg N/A

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4383 0.4303 0.4341
February 0.4589 0.4381 0.4483
March 0.4750 0.4592 0.4678
April 0.4634 0.4554 0.4597
May 0.4911 0.4607 0.4791
June 0.4854 0.4615 0.4739
July 0.4617 0.4416 0.4528
August 0.4534 0.4348 0.4450
September 0.4549 0.4413 0.4486
October 0.4467 0.4363 0.4408
November 0.4439 0.4272 0.4347
December 0.4431 0.4326 0.4379