2016 BWP to GHS Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.4069 GHS

YEARLY LOW

0.3297 GHS

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.3628 GHS

2016 BWP to GHS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the BWP to GHS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 6, valuing the pair at 0.4069. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 11, dropping to 0.3297.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0772 GHS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3379 to the December average rate of 0.3946, the exchange rate registered a net change of 16.77% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.4069 was down 9.11% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.4477, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,034 GHS

2015 Average 1,867 GHS

Yearly Trough Low 1,648 GHS

Transaction Impact: A difference of 385.97 GHS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.4003

0.3322

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BWP 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 0.3490, compared to 0.3766 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0276 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3490

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3766

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.0370 GHS (High: 0.4017 / Low: 0.3647). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0115 GHS (High: 0.3599 / Low: 0.3484).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0370

April Spread (Stable) ±0.0115

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0060 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0060

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 0.3946) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.3449), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0497 (+14.39%).

2016 Avg (December) 0.3946

2015 Avg (December) 0.3449

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.3455	0.3297	0.3379
February	0.3603	0.3403	0.3518
March	0.3529	0.3383	0.3461
April	0.3599	0.3484	0.3547
May	0.3609	0.3418	0.3487
June	0.3669	0.3426	0.3548
July	0.3718	0.3595	0.3662
August	0.3820	0.3651	0.3758
September	0.3825	0.3631	0.3725
October	0.3800	0.3651	0.3735
November	0.4017	0.3647	0.3771
December	0.4069	0.3803	0.3946