2016 ARS to GHS Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.2956 GHS

YEARLY LOW

0.2464 GHS

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.2678 GHS

2016 ARS to GHS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the ARS to GHS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 0.2956. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 29, dropping to 0.2464.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0491 GHS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2871 to the December average rate of 0.2675, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.81% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.2956 was down 39.25% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.4865, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,478 GHS

2015 Average 2,051 GHS

Yearly Trough Low 1,232 GHS

Transaction Impact: A difference of 245.68 GHS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.2899

0.2561

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ARS 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 0.2713, compared to 0.2643 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0071 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2713

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2643

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was February, with a trading range of 0.0403 GHS (High: 0.2867 / Low: 0.2464). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0052 GHS (High: 0.2638 / Low: 0.2586).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0403

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0052

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0186 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0186

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 0.2871) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.3793), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0922 (-24.31%).

2016 Avg (January) 0.2871

2015 Avg (January) 0.3793

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.2956	0.2757	0.2871
February	0.2867	0.2464	0.2685
March	0.2661	0.2485	0.2589
April	0.2746	0.2602	0.2662
May	0.2777	0.2658	0.2715
June	0.2837	0.2578	0.2758
July	0.2712	0.2620	0.2651
August	0.2690	0.2611	0.2657
September	0.2650	0.2580	0.2623
October	0.2638	0.2586	0.2616
November	0.2740	0.2568	0.2633
December	0.2767	0.2580	0.2675