YEARLY HIGH
0.3752 CAD
YEARLY LOW
0.3076 CAD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3359 CAD

2016 GHS to CAD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the GHS to CAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 15, valuing the pair at 0.3752. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 6, dropping to 0.3076.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0676 CAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3646 to the December average rate of 0.3151, the exchange rate registered a net change of -13.57% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.3752 was down 5.61% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.3975, 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 1,876 CAD
2015 Average 1,700 CAD
Yearly Trough Low 1,538 CAD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 338.24 CAD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.3695
0.3102
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GHS to CAD 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 0.3431, compared to 0.3287 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0143 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3431
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3287

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.0289 CAD (High: 0.3396 / Low: 0.3107). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0070 CAD (High: 0.3328 / Low: 0.3257).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0289
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0070

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and October, 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 0.0183 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0183

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 0.3646) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.3706), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0061 (-1.64%).

2016 Avg (January) 0.3646
2015 Avg (January) 0.3706

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3752 0.3510 0.3646
February 0.3518 0.3447 0.3476
March 0.3470 0.3376 0.3427
April 0.3420 0.3299 0.3350
May 0.3432 0.3274 0.3376
June 0.3411 0.3242 0.3309
July 0.3342 0.3265 0.3300
August 0.3328 0.3257 0.3297
September 0.3341 0.3254 0.3306
October 0.3371 0.3296 0.3336
November 0.3396 0.3107 0.3334
December 0.3230 0.3076 0.3151