2011 GHS to XOF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2011.
2011 GHS to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011
During 2011, the GHS to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 18, valuing the pair at 350.4610. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 4, dropping to 291.5412.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 58.9198 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 326.9185 to the December average rate of 303.6138, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.13% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 350.4610 was down 8.92% compared to the 2010 peak of 384.7654, 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 XOF 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 310.0199, compared to 301.2066 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 8.8133 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2011 was February, with a trading range of 48.0062 XOF (High: 350.4610 / Low: 302.4548). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 8.1838 XOF (High: 305.4303 / Low: 297.2465).
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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 11.7775 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2011: 319.8109) against the same month in 2010 (average: 334.7743), the exchange rate shifted by -14.9634 (-4.47%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 342.8177 | 305.8555 | 326.9185 |
| February | 350.4610 | 302.4548 | 319.8109 |
| March | 314.0800 | 303.6382 | 308.0334 |
| April | 308.2750 | 294.6784 | 301.8742 |
| May | 309.0569 | 291.5412 | 302.7285 |
| June | 305.2733 | 294.8121 | 300.7538 |
| July | 306.9972 | 297.2095 | 303.1666 |
| August | 305.4303 | 297.2465 | 300.2770 |
| September | 311.7946 | 298.3646 | 304.4498 |
| October | 305.8930 | 291.6267 | 296.8815 |
| November | 302.2442 | 292.9966 | 298.8510 |
| December | 309.5738 | 295.8094 | 303.6138 |