YEARLY HIGH
0.2292 GHS
YEARLY LOW
0.1903 GHS
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2140 GHS

2011 LSL to GHS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the LSL to GHS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 4, valuing the pair at 0.2292. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 23, dropping to 0.1903.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0389 GHS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2177 to the December average rate of 0.2004, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.95% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 0.2292 was up 1.99% compared to the 2010 peak of 0.2248, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,146 GHS
2010 Average 981 GHS
Yearly Trough Low 951 GHS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 194.65 GHS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

0.2263
0.1965
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LSL to GHS 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 0.2193, compared to 0.2087 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0106 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2193
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2087

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was February, with a trading range of 0.0277 GHS (High: 0.2200 / Low: 0.1923). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0063 GHS (High: 0.2269 / Low: 0.2207).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0277
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0063

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0081 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0081

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2011: 0.2206) against the same month in 2010 (average: 0.1865), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0341 (+18.27%).

2011 Avg (May) 0.2206
2010 Avg (May) 0.1865

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2250 0.2137 0.2177
February 0.2200 0.1923 0.2097
March 0.2236 0.2161 0.2203
April 0.2274 0.2208 0.2238
May 0.2292 0.2153 0.2206
June 0.2269 0.2207 0.2236
July 0.2256 0.2188 0.2231
August 0.2263 0.2110 0.2156
September 0.2186 0.1993 0.2098
October 0.2077 0.1981 0.2041
November 0.2056 0.1903 0.1990
December 0.2049 0.1951 0.2004