YEARLY HIGH
1.7262 CNY
YEARLY LOW
1.5942 CNY
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.6829 CNY

2016 GHS to CNY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the GHS to CNY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 15, valuing the pair at 1.7262. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 30, dropping to 1.5942.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1320 CNY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.6870 to the December average rate of 1.6344, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.12% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 1.7262 was down 10.74% compared to the 2015 peak of 1.9338, 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 8,631 CNY
2015 Average 8,343 CNY
Yearly Trough Low 7,971 CNY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 660.04 CNY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

1.7099
1.6276
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GHS to CNY 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 1.6848, compared to 1.6810 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0038 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.6848
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.6810

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.1320 CNY (High: 1.7262 / Low: 1.5942). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0218 CNY (High: 1.7131 / Low: 1.6913).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.1320
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0218

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 0.0607 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0607

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2016: 1.6952) against the same month in 2015 (average: 1.6691), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0261 (+1.56%).

2016 Avg (November) 1.6952
2015 Avg (November) 1.6691

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.7253 1.6476 1.6870
February 1.6840 1.6296 1.6509
March 1.6973 1.6713 1.6862
April 1.7075 1.6779 1.6912
May 1.7131 1.6913 1.7030
June 1.7145 1.6686 1.6905
July 1.7030 1.6809 1.6910
August 1.7032 1.6709 1.6866
September 1.6955 1.6719 1.6853
October 1.7094 1.6759 1.6935
November 1.7262 1.5942 1.6952
December 1.6845 1.5978 1.6344