YEARLY HIGH
0.4313 AZN
YEARLY LOW
0.3835 AZN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4062 AZN

2016 GHS to AZN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the GHS to AZN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 13, valuing the pair at 0.4313. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 30, dropping to 0.3835.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0478 AZN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4070 to the December average rate of 0.4183, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.76% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.4313 was up 5.27% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.4097, 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 2,157 AZN
2015 Average 1,352 AZN
Yearly Trough Low 1,918 AZN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 239.01 AZN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.4259
0.3869
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GHS to AZN 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 0.4003, compared to 0.4120 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0118 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4003
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4120

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 0.0336 AZN (High: 0.4313 / Low: 0.3978). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0078 AZN (High: 0.4002 / Low: 0.3925).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0336
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0078

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and September, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0226 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0226

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2016: 0.4186) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.2880), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1306 (+45.33%).

2016 Avg (March) 0.4186
2015 Avg (March) 0.2880

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4130 0.4013 0.4070
February 0.4076 0.3911 0.3986
March 0.4313 0.3978 0.4186
April 0.4002 0.3925 0.3960
May 0.3968 0.3835 0.3914
June 0.3959 0.3843 0.3901
July 0.4049 0.3909 0.3968
August 0.4203 0.4013 0.4120
September 0.4194 0.4092 0.4152
October 0.4151 0.4015 0.4074
November 0.4313 0.4035 0.4226
December 0.4283 0.4052 0.4183