YEARLY HIGH
20.6762 BDT
YEARLY LOW
18.3135 BDT
YEARLY AVERAGE
19.9098 BDT

2016 GHS to BDT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the GHS to BDT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 5, valuing the pair at 20.6762. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 30, dropping to 18.3135.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.3628 BDT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 20.1686 to the December average rate of 18.7203, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.18% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 20.6762 was down 15.06% compared to the 2015 peak of 24.3410, 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 103,381 BDT
2015 Average 103,607 BDT
Yearly Trough Low 91,567 BDT
Transaction Impact: A difference of 11,813.82 BDT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

20.6535
18.5445
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GHS to BDT 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 20.2282, compared to 19.5913 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.6369 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 20.2282
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 19.5913

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 1.5429 BDT (High: 19.8563 / Low: 18.3135). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2176 BDT (High: 19.9391 / Low: 19.7216).

November Spread (Volatile) ±1.5429
July Spread (Stable) ±0.2176

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and May, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.8195 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.8195

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2016: 20.4778) against the same month in 2015 (average: 19.6991), the exchange rate shifted by +0.7787 (+3.95%).

2016 Avg (May) 20.4778
2015 Avg (May) 19.6991

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 20.5607 19.6558 20.1686
February 20.1799 19.4328 19.8051
March 20.4620 20.0435 20.3082
April 20.6528 20.3039 20.4620
May 20.6762 20.2878 20.4778
June 20.5182 19.8395 20.1476
July 19.9391 19.7216 19.8594
August 20.0493 19.7195 19.8859
September 19.8955 19.6717 19.8035
October 19.8958 19.5835 19.7390
November 19.8563 18.3135 19.5397
December 19.2660 18.3683 18.7203