YEARLY HIGH
0.8336 GHS
YEARLY LOW
0.6871 GHS
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.7724 GHS

2011 BBD to GHS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the BBD to GHS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 30, valuing the pair at 0.8336. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 20, dropping to 0.6871.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1465 GHS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7518 to the December average rate of 0.8200, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.08% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 0.8336 was up 12.02% compared to the 2010 peak of 0.7441, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 4,168 GHS
2010 Average 3,583 GHS
Yearly Trough Low 3,435 GHS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 732.47 GHS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

0.8269
0.7449
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BBD 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 0.7557, compared to 0.7891 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0334 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7557
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7891

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was February, with a trading range of 0.1006 GHS (High: 0.7876 / Low: 0.6871). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0096 GHS (High: 0.7597 / Low: 0.7501).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.1006
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0096

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 0.0081 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0081

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2011: 0.8101) against the same month in 2010 (average: 0.7205), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0896 (+12.44%).

2011 Avg (November) 0.8101
2010 Avg (November) 0.7205

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.7834 0.7387 0.7518
February 0.7876 0.6871 0.7536
March 0.7670 0.7548 0.7621
April 0.7592 0.7486 0.7541
May 0.7597 0.7501 0.7547
June 0.7616 0.7514 0.7579
July 0.7613 0.7512 0.7571
August 0.7690 0.7555 0.7625
September 0.7988 0.7639 0.7786
October 0.8161 0.7967 0.8061
November 0.8336 0.7981 0.8101
December 0.8232 0.8109 0.8200