2011 GHS to USD Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2011.
2011 GHS to USD Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011
During 2011, the GHS to USD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 18, valuing the pair at 0.7277. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 30, dropping to 0.5998.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1279 USD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6653 to the December average rate of 0.6097, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.35% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 0.7277 was up 2.74% compared to the 2010 peak of 0.7083, 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 USD 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 0.6619, compared to 0.6343 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0276 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2011 was February, with a trading range of 0.0929 USD (High: 0.7277 / Low: 0.6348). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0084 USD (High: 0.6666 / Low: 0.6582).
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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0220 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2011: 0.6645) against the same month in 2010 (average: 0.6986), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0341 (-4.88%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 0.6768 | 0.6382 | 0.6653 |
| February | 0.7277 | 0.6348 | 0.6645 |
| March | 0.6624 | 0.6519 | 0.6561 |
| April | 0.6679 | 0.6586 | 0.6631 |
| May | 0.6666 | 0.6582 | 0.6626 |
| June | 0.6654 | 0.6565 | 0.6597 |
| July | 0.6656 | 0.6568 | 0.6604 |
| August | 0.6618 | 0.6502 | 0.6557 |
| September | 0.6545 | 0.6259 | 0.6424 |
| October | 0.6276 | 0.6127 | 0.6203 |
| November | 0.6265 | 0.5998 | 0.6173 |
| December | 0.6166 | 0.6074 | 0.6097 |