YEARLY HIGH
46.8573 DJF
YEARLY LOW
41.2565 DJF
YEARLY AVERAGE
45.0419 DJF

2016 GHS to DJF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the GHS to DJF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 1, valuing the pair at 46.8573. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 30, dropping to 41.2565.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.6007 DJF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 45.6593 to the December average rate of 42.1211, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.75% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 46.8573 was down 15.94% compared to the 2015 peak of 55.7403, 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 234,286 DJF
2015 Average 236,318 DJF
Yearly Trough Low 206,283 DJF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 28,003.72 DJF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

46.8150
41.6944
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GHS to DJF 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 45.8065, compared to 44.2772 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.5293 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 45.8065
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 44.2772

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 3.7255 DJF (High: 44.9820 / Low: 41.2565). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4301 DJF (High: 44.9672 / Low: 44.5371).

November Spread (Volatile) ±3.7255
September Spread (Stable) ±0.4301

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 1.9838 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.9838

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2016: 46.3221) against the same month in 2015 (average: 44.8974), the exchange rate shifted by +1.4246 (+3.17%).

2016 Avg (May) 46.3221
2015 Avg (May) 44.8974

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 46.5825 44.5686 45.6593
February 45.6624 44.0166 44.7892
March 46.3976 45.3473 46.0650
April 46.8447 46.0173 46.3883
May 46.8573 45.8889 46.3221
June 46.2971 44.8478 45.6152
July 45.1899 44.5719 44.9146
August 45.4457 44.4929 44.9884
September 44.9672 44.5371 44.8074
October 45.0604 44.4229 44.7269
November 44.9820 41.2565 44.1049
December 43.3071 41.2768 42.1211