YEARLY HIGH
0.6448 GHS
YEARLY LOW
0.5346 GHS
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5718 GHS

2010 WST to GHS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2010

During 2010, the WST to GHS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 0.6448. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 1, dropping to 0.5346.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1102 GHS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5564 to the December average rate of 0.6193, the exchange rate registered a net change of 11.30% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,224 GHS
Yearly Average 2,859 GHS
Yearly Trough Low 2,673 GHS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 550.80 GHS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2010.

0.6259
0.5463
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

WST 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 0.5584, compared to 0.5852 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0268 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5584
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5852

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2010 was December, with a trading range of 0.0490 GHS (High: 0.6448 / Low: 0.5958). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0097 GHS (High: 0.5610 / Low: 0.5513).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0490
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0097

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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0058 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0058

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Historical data for the previous year (2009) is currently unavailable. Strongest month average for December 2010 is 0.6193.

2010 Avg (December) 0.6193
Baseline Avg N/A

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5755 0.5484 0.5564
February 0.5610 0.5513 0.5572
March 0.5694 0.5512 0.5579
April 0.5685 0.5521 0.5578
May 0.5788 0.5509 0.5635
June 0.5747 0.5414 0.5577
July 0.5655 0.5346 0.5529
August 0.5799 0.5346 0.5575
September 0.5997 0.5556 0.5760
October 0.6100 0.5751 0.5977
November 0.6333 0.5939 0.6081
December 0.6448 0.5958 0.6193