YEARLY HIGH
1.0578 BRL
YEARLY LOW
0.7606 BRL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.8849 BRL

2016 GHS to BRL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the GHS to BRL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 7, valuing the pair at 1.0578. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 27, dropping to 0.7606.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2972 BRL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0388 to the December average rate of 0.7921, the exchange rate registered a net change of -23.75% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 1.0578 was down 1.66% compared to the 2015 peak of 1.0757, 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 5,289 BRL
2015 Average 4,417 BRL
Yearly Trough Low 3,803 BRL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,485.78 BRL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

1.0635
0.7674
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GHS to BRL 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 0.9544, compared to 0.8153 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1392 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.9544
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.8153

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 0.1229 BRL (High: 0.9381 / Low: 0.8152). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0277 BRL (High: 0.8472 / Low: 0.8194).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.1229
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0277

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2016. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0503 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0503

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 1.0388) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.8085), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2303 (+28.48%).

2016 Avg (January) 1.0388
2015 Avg (January) 0.8085

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.0578 1.0043 1.0388
February 1.0319 0.9768 1.0009
March 1.0064 0.9315 0.9571
April 0.9588 0.9063 0.9273
May 0.9382 0.9055 0.9228
June 0.9381 0.8152 0.8797
July 0.8472 0.8194 0.8294
August 0.8287 0.7933 0.8138
September 0.8432 0.8093 0.8218
October 0.8224 0.7828 0.8042
November 0.8650 0.7873 0.8303
December 0.8226 0.7606 0.7921