2016 GHS to BSD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.2636 BSD

YEARLY LOW

0.2314 BSD

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.2535 BSD

2016 GHS to BSD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the GHS to BSD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 1, valuing the pair at 0.2636. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 30, dropping to 0.2314.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0322 BSD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2570 to the December average rate of 0.2361, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.15% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.2636 was down 15.43% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.3117, 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 1,318 BSD

2015 Average 1,330 BSD

Yearly Trough Low 1,157 BSD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 160.91 BSD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.2636

0.2335

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GHS to BSD 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 0.2578, compared to 0.2492 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0086 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2578

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2492

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.0215 BSD (High: 0.2529 / Low: 0.2314). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0031 BSD (High: 0.2547 / Low: 0.2516).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0215

July Spread (Stable) ±0.0031

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 0.0117 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0117

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2016: 0.2608) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.2531), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0077 (+3.03%).

2016 Avg (May) 0.2608

2015 Avg (May) 0.2531

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.2621	0.2508	0.2570
February	0.2571	0.2479	0.2521
March	0.2610	0.2551	0.2593
April	0.2635	0.2589	0.2611
May	0.2636	0.2581	0.2608
June	0.2604	0.2527	0.2566
July	0.2547	0.2516	0.2533
August	0.2561	0.2515	0.2536
September	0.2538	0.2506	0.2525
October	0.2536	0.2505	0.2518
November	0.2529	0.2314	0.2478
December	0.2429	0.2315	0.2361