YEARLY HIGH
0.0283 GHS
YEARLY LOW
0.0229 GHS
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0243 GHS

2016 AOA to GHS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the AOA to GHS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 4, valuing the pair at 0.0283. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 28, dropping to 0.0229.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0054 GHS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0262 to the December average rate of 0.0256, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.44% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0283 was down 27.74% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0392, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 142 GHS
2015 Average 159 GHS
Yearly Trough Low 114 GHS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 27.19 GHS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0265
0.0228
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AOA 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 0.0243, compared to 0.0243 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0000 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0243
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0243

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 0.0037 GHS (High: 0.0283 / Low: 0.0247). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 GHS (High: 0.0240 / Low: 0.0237).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0037
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0010 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0010

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 0.0262) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0315), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0053 (-16.85%).

2016 Avg (January) 0.0262
2015 Avg (January) 0.0315

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0283 0.0247 0.0262
February 0.0259 0.0245 0.0252
March 0.0247 0.0239 0.0242
April 0.0241 0.0229 0.0234
May 0.0234 0.0229 0.0231
June 0.0239 0.0232 0.0235
July 0.0240 0.0237 0.0238
August 0.0240 0.0236 0.0238
September 0.0241 0.0238 0.0239
October 0.0241 0.0238 0.0240
November 0.0261 0.0239 0.0244
December 0.0261 0.0249 0.0256