2011 USD to GHS Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2011.
2011 USD to GHS Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011
During 2011, the USD to GHS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 30, valuing the pair at 1.6671. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 20, dropping to 1.3741.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2930 GHS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.5035 to the December average rate of 1.6401, 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 1.6671 was up 12.02% compared to the 2010 peak of 1.4882, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 USD based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.
USD to GHS Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 1.5114, compared to 1.5781 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0667 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2011 was February, with a trading range of 0.2011 GHS (High: 1.5752 / Low: 1.3741). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0191 GHS (High: 1.5194 / Low: 1.5003).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 0.0161 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2011: 1.6202) against the same month in 2010 (average: 1.4410), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1792 (+12.44%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 1.5668 | 1.4775 | 1.5035 |
| February | 1.5752 | 1.3741 | 1.5072 |
| March | 1.5339 | 1.5096 | 1.5243 |
| April | 1.5183 | 1.4972 | 1.5081 |
| May | 1.5194 | 1.5003 | 1.5093 |
| June | 1.5232 | 1.5027 | 1.5158 |
| July | 1.5225 | 1.5025 | 1.5142 |
| August | 1.5381 | 1.5110 | 1.5250 |
| September | 1.5976 | 1.5278 | 1.5571 |
| October | 1.6323 | 1.5933 | 1.6121 |
| November | 1.6671 | 1.5961 | 1.6202 |
| December | 1.6465 | 1.6218 | 1.6401 |