YEARLY HIGH
0.4874 XDR
YEARLY LOW
0.4362 XDR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4578 XDR

2010 GHS to XDR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2010

During 2010, the GHS to XDR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 6, valuing the pair at 0.4874. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 0.4362.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0512 XDR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4481 to the December average rate of 0.4450, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.71% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,437 XDR
Yearly Average 2,289 XDR
Yearly Trough Low 2,181 XDR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 256.02 XDR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2010.

0.4789
0.4411
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GHS to XDR 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 0.4635, compared to 0.4521 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0115 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4635
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4521

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2010 was July, with a trading range of 0.0181 XDR (High: 0.4727 / Low: 0.4546). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0074 XDR (High: 0.4521 / Low: 0.4447).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0181
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0074

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0150 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0150

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Historical data for the previous year (2009) is currently unavailable. Strongest month average for May 2010 is 0.4756.

2010 Avg (May) 0.4756
Baseline Avg N/A

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4521 0.4447 0.4481
February 0.4661 0.4505 0.4560
March 0.4668 0.4521 0.4595
April 0.4723 0.4597 0.4664
May 0.4874 0.4695 0.4756
June 0.4833 0.4696 0.4757
July 0.4727 0.4546 0.4607
August 0.4621 0.4544 0.4586
September 0.4622 0.4491 0.4581
October 0.4507 0.4422 0.4458
November 0.4499 0.4375 0.4443
December 0.4531 0.4362 0.4450