YEARLY HIGH
0.4953 GHS
YEARLY LOW
0.4699 GHS
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4770 GHS

2010 PEN to GHS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2010

During 2010, the PEN to GHS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 0.4953. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 14, dropping to 0.4699.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0255 GHS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4748 to the December average rate of 0.4872, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.63% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,477 GHS
Yearly Average 2,385 GHS
Yearly Trough Low 2,349 GHS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 127.27 GHS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2010.

0.4887
0.4707
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PEN 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 0.4743, compared to 0.4797 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0054 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4743
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4797

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2010 was December, with a trading range of 0.0137 GHS (High: 0.4953 / Low: 0.4816). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0028 GHS (High: 0.4737 / Low: 0.4709).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0137
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0028

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0039 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0039

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Historical data for the previous year (2009) is currently unavailable. Strongest month average for December 2010 is 0.4872.

2010 Avg (December) 0.4872
Baseline Avg N/A

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4772 0.4717 0.4748
February 0.4789 0.4734 0.4764
March 0.4756 0.4699 0.4726
April 0.4737 0.4709 0.4722
May 0.4769 0.4706 0.4735
June 0.4798 0.4737 0.4764
July 0.4843 0.4773 0.4807
August 0.4804 0.4763 0.4780
September 0.4785 0.4740 0.4768
October 0.4792 0.4740 0.4759
November 0.4842 0.4768 0.4796
December 0.4953 0.4816 0.4872