YEARLY HIGH
0.2281 GHS
YEARLY LOW
0.1888 GHS
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2135 GHS

2011 ZAR to GHS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the ZAR to GHS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 30, valuing the pair at 0.2281. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 25, dropping to 0.1888.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0392 GHS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2170 to the December average rate of 0.2005, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.63% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 0.2281 was up 1.79% compared to the 2010 peak of 0.2241, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 50,000 ZAR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 11,405 GHS
2010 Average 9,809 GHS
Yearly Trough Low 9,442 GHS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,962.05 GHS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

0.2269
0.1963
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR 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 0.2192, compared to 0.2079 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0113 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2192
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2079

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was September, with a trading range of 0.0297 GHS (High: 0.2185 / Low: 0.1888). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0063 GHS (High: 0.2263 / Low: 0.2200).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0297
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0063

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0084 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0084

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2011: 0.2244) against the same month in 2010 (average: 0.1931), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0313 (+16.20%).

2011 Avg (April) 0.2244
2010 Avg (April) 0.1931

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2249 0.2131 0.2170
February 0.2193 0.1921 0.2098
March 0.2234 0.2161 0.2205
April 0.2281 0.2208 0.2244
May 0.2281 0.2142 0.2201
June 0.2263 0.2200 0.2232
July 0.2266 0.2171 0.2233
August 0.2257 0.2109 0.2151
September 0.2185 0.1888 0.2068
October 0.2086 0.1937 0.2028
November 0.2050 0.1907 0.1989
December 0.2050 0.1951 0.2005