YEARLY HIGH
0.7110 GHS
YEARLY LOW
0.5751 GHS
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.6654 GHS

2011 WST to GHS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the WST to GHS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 31, valuing the pair at 0.7110. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 21, dropping to 0.5751.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1359 GHS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6393 to the December average rate of 0.6842, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.02% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 0.7110 was up 10.27% compared to the 2010 peak of 0.6448, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,555 GHS
2010 Average 2,860 GHS
Yearly Trough Low 2,875 GHS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 679.58 GHS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

0.6955
0.6342
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 0.6479, compared to 0.6828 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0349 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6479
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6828

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was February, with a trading range of 0.0988 GHS (High: 0.6738 / Low: 0.5751). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0152 GHS (High: 0.6936 / Low: 0.6784).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0988
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0152

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0054 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0054

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2011: 0.6904) against the same month in 2010 (average: 0.5977), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0927 (+15.51%).

2011 Avg (October) 0.6904
2010 Avg (October) 0.5977

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.6587 0.6199 0.6393
February 0.6738 0.5751 0.6395
March 0.6563 0.6351 0.6483
April 0.6618 0.6298 0.6462
May 0.6645 0.6441 0.6543
June 0.6744 0.6453 0.6599
July 0.6889 0.6494 0.6718
August 0.7089 0.6656 0.6803
September 0.6940 0.6676 0.6808
October 0.7110 0.6672 0.6904
November 0.7023 0.6725 0.6896
December 0.6936 0.6784 0.6842