2011 GHS to STD Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2011.
2011 GHS to STD Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011
During 2011, the GHS to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 18, valuing the pair at 13087.9331. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 16, dropping to 10887.2717.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2200.6613 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 12236.6739 to the December average rate of 11294.6679, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.70% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 13087.9331 was down 9.10% compared to the 2010 peak of 14398.2109, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 GHS based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.
GHS to STD Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 11612.3546, compared to 11244.4861 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 367.8685 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2011 was February, with a trading range of 1738.4548 STD (High: 13087.9331 / Low: 11349.4783). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 279.3346 STD (High: 11242.3001 / Low: 10962.9655).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsNo sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2011. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 456.5142 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2011: 11969.0296) against the same month in 2010 (average: 12230.4979), the exchange rate shifted by -261.4682 (-2.14%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 12863.8772 | 11429.3473 | 12236.6739 |
| February | 13087.9331 | 11349.4783 | 11969.0296 |
| March | 11791.3895 | 11278.4819 | 11512.5154 |
| April | 11679.9174 | 10998.5900 | 11320.1740 |
| May | 11565.0794 | 10998.5900 | 11359.2625 |
| June | 11394.7693 | 11012.9895 | 11276.4724 |
| July | 11453.7280 | 11156.7154 | 11331.8175 |
| August | 11461.3139 | 11126.7561 | 11269.5578 |
| September | 11510.7546 | 10999.5222 | 11288.0024 |
| October | 11504.3954 | 10887.2717 | 11156.4478 |
| November | 11242.3001 | 10962.9655 | 11126.4236 |
| December | 11477.4207 | 11022.7633 | 11294.6679 |