2011 QAR to GHS Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.4579 GHS

YEARLY LOW

0.3775 GHS

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.4244 GHS

2011 QAR to GHS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the QAR to GHS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 30, valuing the pair at 0.4579. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 20, dropping to 0.3775.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0804 GHS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4131 to the December average rate of 0.4505, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.06% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 0.4579 was up 12.00% compared to the 2010 peak of 0.4089, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,290 GHS

2010 Average 1,969 GHS

Yearly Trough Low 1,888 GHS

Transaction Impact: A difference of 402.03 GHS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

0.4542

0.4093

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

QAR 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 0.4152, compared to 0.4335 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0183 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4152

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4335

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was February, with a trading range of 0.0552 GHS (High: 0.4328 / Low: 0.3775). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0053 GHS (High: 0.4174 / Low: 0.4122).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0552

May Spread (Stable) ±0.0053

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and December, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0044 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0044

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2011: 0.4450) against the same month in 2010 (average: 0.3959), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0492 (+12.42%).

2011 Avg (November) 0.4450

2010 Avg (November) 0.3959

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.4304	0.4059	0.4131
February	0.4328	0.3775	0.4141
March	0.4214	0.4147	0.4188
April	0.4171	0.4113	0.4143
May	0.4174	0.4122	0.4146
June	0.4185	0.4128	0.4164
July	0.4183	0.4128	0.4160
August	0.4226	0.4151	0.4190
September	0.4389	0.4197	0.4278
October	0.4484	0.4377	0.4429
November	0.4579	0.4385	0.4450
December	0.4523	0.4453	0.4505