YEARLY HIGH
1.8705 WST
YEARLY LOW
1.5509 WST
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.7517 WST

2010 GHS to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2010

During 2010, the GHS to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 30, valuing the pair at 1.8705. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 1.5509.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3196 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.7974 to the December average rate of 1.6151, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.14% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 9,352 WST
Yearly Average 8,758 WST
Yearly Trough Low 7,754 WST
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,597.81 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2010.

1.8282
1.5958
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GHS to WST 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 1.7910, compared to 1.7123 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0787 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.7910
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.7123

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2010 was August, with a trading range of 0.1460 WST (High: 1.8705 / Low: 1.7244). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0314 WST (High: 1.8141 / Low: 1.7826).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.1460
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0314

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0631 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0631

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Historical data for the previous year (2009) is currently unavailable. Strongest month average for July 2010 is 1.8089.

2010 Avg (July) 1.8089
Baseline Avg N/A

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.8233 1.7378 1.7974
February 1.8141 1.7826 1.7947
March 1.8142 1.7563 1.7926
April 1.8112 1.7590 1.7927
May 1.8151 1.7278 1.7751
June 1.8469 1.7402 1.7936
July 1.8705 1.7685 1.8089
August 1.8705 1.7244 1.7947
September 1.7999 1.6675 1.7367
October 1.7388 1.6394 1.6736
November 1.6838 1.5790 1.6449
December 1.6785 1.5509 1.6151