YEARLY HIGH
0.2080 GBP
YEARLY LOW
0.1703 GBP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1875 GBP

2016 GHS to GBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the GHS to GBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 12, valuing the pair at 0.2080. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 23, dropping to 0.1703.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0377 GBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1784 to the December average rate of 0.1892, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.05% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.2080 was up 1.09% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.2058, 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 1,040 GBP
2015 Average 871 GBP
Yearly Trough Low 851 GBP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 188.75 GBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.2067
0.1735
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GHS to GBP 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 0.1799, compared to 0.1951 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0152 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1799
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1951

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 0.0224 GBP (High: 0.1927 / Low: 0.1703). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0050 GBP (High: 0.1843 / Low: 0.1792).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0224
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0050

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, 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 0.0098 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0098

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2016: 0.2039) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.1717), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0322 (+18.75%).

2016 Avg (October) 0.2039
2015 Avg (October) 0.1717

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1815 0.1748 0.1784
February 0.1847 0.1717 0.1762
March 0.1843 0.1792 0.1818
April 0.1851 0.1794 0.1825
May 0.1819 0.1764 0.1798
June 0.1927 0.1703 0.1809
July 0.1973 0.1896 0.1926
August 0.1981 0.1894 0.1938
September 0.1948 0.1887 0.1921
October 0.2080 0.1942 0.2039
November 0.2052 0.1849 0.1990
December 0.1955 0.1827 0.1892