YEARLY HIGH
0.4670 XDR
YEARLY LOW
0.3859 XDR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4105 XDR

2011 GHS to XDR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the GHS to XDR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 18, valuing the pair at 0.4670. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 30, dropping to 0.3859.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0811 XDR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4301 to the December average rate of 0.3944, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.32% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 0.4670 was down 4.19% compared to the 2010 peak of 0.4874, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,335 XDR
2010 Average 2,289 XDR
Yearly Trough Low 1,930 XDR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 405.53 XDR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

0.4338
0.3904
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 0.4188, compared to 0.4022 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0167 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4188
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4022

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was February, with a trading range of 0.0626 XDR (High: 0.4670 / Low: 0.4044). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0075 XDR (High: 0.4179 / Low: 0.4105).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0626
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0075

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No 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 0.0129 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0129

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2011: 0.4252) against the same month in 2010 (average: 0.4560), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0308 (-6.76%).

2011 Avg (February) 0.4252
2010 Avg (February) 0.4560

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4442 0.4085 0.4301
February 0.4670 0.4044 0.4252
March 0.4210 0.4102 0.4152
April 0.4201 0.4112 0.4155
May 0.4187 0.4079 0.4143
June 0.4160 0.4069 0.4127
July 0.4179 0.4105 0.4140
August 0.4139 0.4045 0.4085
September 0.4135 0.3994 0.4075
October 0.4028 0.3891 0.3946
November 0.3988 0.3859 0.3940
December 0.3983 0.3892 0.3944