2016 AWG to GHS Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.4099 GHS

YEARLY LOW

2.1156 GHS

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.2015 GHS

2016 AWG to GHS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the AWG to GHS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 30, valuing the pair at 2.4099. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 1, dropping to 2.1156.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2942 GHS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.1705 to the December average rate of 2.3593, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.70% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 2.4099 was down 2.04% compared to the 2015 peak of 2.4602, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 12,049 GHS

2015 Average 10,546 GHS

Yearly Trough Low 10,578 GHS

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,471.22 GHS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

2.3816

2.1138

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AWG 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 2.1636, compared to 2.2394 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0758 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.1636

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.2394

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.2053 GHS (High: 2.4099 / Low: 2.2046). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0244 GHS (High: 2.2258 / Low: 2.2014).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.2053

September Spread (Stable) ±0.0244

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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0614 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0614

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2016: 2.2516) against the same month in 2015 (average: 2.1287), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1230 (+5.78%).

2016 Avg (November) 2.2516

2015 Avg (November) 2.1287

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.2229	2.1277	2.1705
February	2.2495	2.1686	2.2121
March	2.1857	2.1368	2.1507
April	2.1539	2.1159	2.1361
May	2.1603	2.1156	2.1391
June	2.2067	2.1415	2.1733
July	2.2162	2.1896	2.2017
August	2.2171	2.1770	2.1987
September	2.2258	2.2014	2.2103
October	2.2264	2.1997	2.2148
November	2.4099	2.2046	2.2516
December	2.4080	2.2954	2.3593