2011 GHS to XAF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2011.
2011 GHS to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011
During 2011, the GHS to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 18, valuing the pair at 359.3029. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 4, dropping to 292.0343.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 67.2686 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 331.7106 to the December average rate of 303.6676, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.45% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 359.3029 was down 2.99% compared to the 2010 peak of 370.3947, 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 XAF 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 314.3269, compared to 301.5852 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 12.7417 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2011 was February, with a trading range of 47.1830 XAF (High: 359.3029 / Low: 312.1199). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 8.1153 XAF (High: 305.1428 / Low: 297.0275).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween October and December, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 16.9122 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2011: 327.9048) against the same month in 2010 (average: 344.5649), the exchange rate shifted by -16.6601 (-4.84%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 343.3084 | 314.3919 | 331.7106 |
| February | 359.3029 | 312.1199 | 327.9048 |
| March | 324.7782 | 316.1851 | 319.7812 |
| April | 322.7841 | 294.1138 | 302.8690 |
| May | 309.9776 | 292.0343 | 302.7932 |
| June | 307.0459 | 293.7660 | 300.9024 |
| July | 309.7747 | 297.3835 | 303.4632 |
| August | 305.1428 | 297.0275 | 300.0648 |
| September | 313.0195 | 299.9612 | 305.5181 |
| October | 304.8095 | 292.9343 | 297.5252 |
| November | 302.3295 | 293.0550 | 299.2721 |
| December | 309.4959 | 295.6065 | 303.6676 |