YEARLY HIGH
0.4727 AWG
YEARLY LOW
0.4150 AWG
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4546 AWG

2016 GHS to AWG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the GHS to AWG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 1, valuing the pair at 0.4727. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 30, dropping to 0.4150.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0577 AWG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4608 to the December average rate of 0.4239, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.01% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.4727 was down 15.28% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.5579, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,363 AWG
2015 Average 2,384 AWG
Yearly Trough Low 2,075 AWG
Transaction Impact: A difference of 288.57 AWG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.4726
0.4195
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GHS to AWG 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 0.4623, compared to 0.4469 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0154 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4623
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4469

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.0386 AWG (High: 0.4536 / Low: 0.4150). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0050 AWG (High: 0.4543 / Low: 0.4493).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0386
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0050

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0204 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0204

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2016: 0.4675) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.4533), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0142 (+3.12%).

2016 Avg (May) 0.4675
2015 Avg (May) 0.4533

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4700 0.4499 0.4608
February 0.4611 0.4445 0.4521
March 0.4680 0.4575 0.4650
April 0.4726 0.4643 0.4681
May 0.4727 0.4629 0.4675
June 0.4670 0.4532 0.4602
July 0.4567 0.4512 0.4542
August 0.4593 0.4510 0.4548
September 0.4543 0.4493 0.4524
October 0.4546 0.4492 0.4515
November 0.4536 0.4150 0.4443
December 0.4357 0.4153 0.4239