2016 AZN to GHS Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.6073 GHS

YEARLY LOW

2.3184 GHS

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.4641 GHS

2016 AZN to GHS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the AZN to GHS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 30, valuing the pair at 2.6073. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 13, dropping to 2.3184.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2890 GHS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.4570 to the December average rate of 2.3915, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.67% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 2.6073 was down 41.10% compared to the 2015 peak of 4.4268, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 13,037 GHS

2015 Average 18,665 GHS

Yearly Trough Low 11,592 GHS

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,444.78 GHS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

2.5829

2.3471

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AZN 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 2.4999, compared to 2.4283 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0717 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.4999

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.4283

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 0.1957 GHS (High: 2.5141 / Low: 2.3184). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0493 GHS (High: 2.5480 / Low: 2.4987).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.1957

April Spread (Stable) ±0.0493

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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.1193 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1193

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2016: 2.5553) against the same month in 2015 (average: 3.7656), the exchange rate shifted by -1.2103 (-32.14%).

2016 Avg (May) 2.5553

2015 Avg (May) 3.7656

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.4919	2.4211	2.4570
February	2.5569	2.4535	2.5089
March	2.5141	2.3184	2.3896
April	2.5480	2.4987	2.5255
May	2.6073	2.5199	2.5553
June	2.6024	2.5257	2.5633
July	2.5583	2.4700	2.5202
August	2.4917	2.3795	2.4273
September	2.4437	2.3841	2.4088
October	2.4904	2.4088	2.4550
November	2.4782	2.3188	2.3667
December	2.4679	2.3348	2.3915