2016 EGP to GHS Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.5146 GHS

YEARLY LOW

0.2147 GHS

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.4209 GHS

2016 EGP to GHS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the EGP to GHS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 1, valuing the pair at 0.5146. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 20, dropping to 0.2147.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2999 GHS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4971 to the December average rate of 0.2304, the exchange rate registered a net change of -53.65% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.5146 was down 11.02% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.5783, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,573 GHS

2015 Average 2,451 GHS

Yearly Trough Low 1,073 GHS

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,499.35 GHS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.5341

0.2028

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

EGP 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 0.4611, compared to 0.3806 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0805 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4611

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3806

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.2247 GHS (High: 0.4485 / Low: 0.2237). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0053 GHS (High: 0.4495 / Low: 0.4442).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.2247

September Spread (Stable) ±0.0053

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.1766 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1766

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2016: 0.5065) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.4494), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0571 (+12.72%).

2016 Avg (February) 0.5065

2015 Avg (February) 0.4494

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.5090	0.4874	0.4971
February	0.5146	0.4959	0.5065
March	0.5002	0.4315	0.4607
April	0.4350	0.4273	0.4315
May	0.4362	0.4272	0.4319
June	0.4458	0.4326	0.4391
July	0.4475	0.4422	0.4447
August	0.4478	0.4397	0.4442
September	0.4495	0.4442	0.4462
October	0.4499	0.4444	0.4475
November	0.4485	0.2237	0.2709
December	0.2418	0.2147	0.2304