YEARLY HIGH
1.4555 BBD
YEARLY LOW
1.1997 BBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.2962 BBD

2011 GHS to BBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the GHS to BBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 18, valuing the pair at 1.4555. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 30, dropping to 1.1997.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2558 BBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.3306 to the December average rate of 1.2195, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.35% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 1.4555 was up 2.74% compared to the 2010 peak of 1.4167, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 7,277 BBD
2010 Average 6,978 BBD
Yearly Trough Low 5,998 BBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,278.94 BBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

1.3417
1.2083
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GHS to BBD 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 1.3238, compared to 1.2686 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0551 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.3238
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.2686

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was February, with a trading range of 0.1858 BBD (High: 1.4555 / Low: 1.2696). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0168 BBD (High: 1.3331 / Low: 1.3163).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.1858
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0168

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2011. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0440 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0440

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2011: 1.3291) against the same month in 2010 (average: 1.3972), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0681 (-4.88%).

2011 Avg (February) 1.3291
2010 Avg (February) 1.3972

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.3536 1.2765 1.3306
February 1.4555 1.2696 1.3291
March 1.3249 1.3039 1.3121
April 1.3358 1.3172 1.3262
May 1.3331 1.3163 1.3251
June 1.3309 1.3130 1.3194
July 1.3311 1.3136 1.3209
August 1.3237 1.3003 1.3115
September 1.3090 1.2519 1.2847
October 1.2552 1.2253 1.2407
November 1.2530 1.1997 1.2346
December 1.2332 1.2147 1.2195