YEARLY HIGH
1.8372 GHS
YEARLY LOW
1.5132 GHS
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.6731 GHS

2016 GEL to GHS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the GEL to GHS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 12, valuing the pair at 1.8372. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 21, dropping to 1.5132.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3241 GHS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.5976 to the December average rate of 1.5985, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.06% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 1.8372 was down 12.94% compared to the 2015 peak of 2.1102, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 9,186 GHS
2015 Average 8,627 GHS
Yearly Trough Low 7,566 GHS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,620.28 GHS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

1.7966
1.5795
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GEL 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 1.6759, compared to 1.6703 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0056 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.6759
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.6703

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was December, with a trading range of 0.1731 GHS (High: 1.6863 / Low: 1.5132). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0279 GHS (High: 1.7044 / Low: 1.6765).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.1731
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0279

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0917 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0917

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2016: 1.7785) against the same month in 2015 (average: 1.9015), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1230 (-6.47%).

2016 Avg (June) 1.7785
2015 Avg (June) 1.9015

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.6241 1.5796 1.5976
February 1.6305 1.5781 1.5978
March 1.6848 1.5633 1.6252
April 1.7185 1.6714 1.6978
May 1.8046 1.7043 1.7583
June 1.8372 1.6644 1.7785
July 1.7044 1.6765 1.6868
August 1.7372 1.6774 1.7015
September 1.7292 1.6948 1.7145
October 1.7062 1.6705 1.6869
November 1.6986 1.5984 1.6337
December 1.6863 1.5132 1.5985