YEARLY HIGH
863.5680 COP
YEARLY LOW
696.5850 COP
YEARLY AVERAGE
773.8586 COP

2016 GHS to COP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the GHS to COP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 16, valuing the pair at 863.5680. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 25, dropping to 696.5850.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 166.9830 COP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 842.7519 to the December average rate of 710.7058, the exchange rate registered a net change of -15.67% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 863.5680 was down 1.69% compared to the 2015 peak of 878.4224, 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 4,317,840 COP
2015 Average 3,641,899 COP
Yearly Trough Low 3,482,925 COP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 834,915.00 COP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

859.4835
697.1805
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GHS to COP 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 804.7966, compared to 742.9206 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 61.8760 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 804.7966
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 742.9206

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 75.6181 COP (High: 793.9532 / Low: 718.3350). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 25.2738 COP (High: 750.0981 / Low: 724.8242).

November Spread (Volatile) ±75.6181
October Spread (Stable) ±25.2738

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and November, 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 60.0496 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -60.0496

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2016: 845.9583) against the same month in 2015 (average: 707.0325), the exchange rate shifted by +138.9257 (+19.65%).

2016 Avg (February) 845.9583
2015 Avg (February) 707.0325

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 855.4044 826.4513 842.7519
February 863.5680 821.0924 845.9583
March 832.5809 786.1283 810.2075
April 806.2482 754.1881 782.3490
May 802.1042 743.3151 781.2624
June 806.4572 743.5064 766.2502
July 780.1176 738.8000 751.0726
August 782.2250 728.4710 749.5183
September 751.0533 721.0962 737.5815
October 750.0981 724.8242 737.8900
November 793.9532 718.3350 770.7553
December 728.7715 696.5850 710.7058