YEARLY HIGH
1.3147 GHS
YEARLY LOW
0.9454 GHS
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.1393 GHS

2016 BRL to GHS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the BRL to GHS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 27, valuing the pair at 1.3147. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 7, dropping to 0.9454.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3693 GHS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.9628 to the December average rate of 1.2632, the exchange rate registered a net change of 31.20% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 1.3147 was down 7.86% compared to the 2015 peak of 1.4268, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 25,000 BRL based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 32,867 GHS
2015 Average 28,700 GHS
Yearly Trough Low 23,634 GHS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 9,232.83 GHS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

1.2933
0.9328
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BRL 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 1.0513, compared to 1.2273 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1760 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0513
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.2273

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 0.1607 GHS (High: 1.2266 / Low: 1.0660). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0386 GHS (High: 1.1044 / Low: 1.0658).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.1607
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0386

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0385 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0385

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 1.2632) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.9809), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2824 (+28.79%).

2016 Avg (December) 1.2632
2015 Avg (December) 0.9809

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.9957 0.9454 0.9628
February 1.0237 0.9690 0.9993
March 1.0735 0.9936 1.0453
April 1.1034 1.0430 1.0786
May 1.1044 1.0658 1.0837
June 1.2266 1.0660 1.1379
July 1.2203 1.1804 1.2058
August 1.2606 1.2068 1.2289
September 1.2356 1.1859 1.2170
October 1.2774 1.2160 1.2436
November 1.2702 1.1560 1.2051
December 1.3147 1.2156 1.2632