2016 GHS to GMD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

11.2553 GMD

YEARLY LOW

9.7834 GMD

YEARLY AVERAGE

10.6412 GMD

2016 GHS to GMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the GHS to GMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 3, valuing the pair at 11.2553. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 1, dropping to 9.7834.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.4719 GMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 10.1511 to the December average rate of 10.1044, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.46% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 11.2553 was down 16.18% compared to the 2015 peak of 13.4276, 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 56,277 GMD

2015 Average 54,847 GMD

Yearly Trough Low 48,917 GMD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 7,359.65 GMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

11.2711

9.8304

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GHS to GMD 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 10.6459, compared to 10.6365 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0093 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 10.6459

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 10.6365

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 1.1543 GMD (High: 11.1553 / Low: 10.0009). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0841 GMD (High: 10.8419 / Low: 10.7578).

March Spread (Volatile) ±1.1543

July Spread (Stable) ±0.0841

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 0.4762 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4762

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2016: 11.1510) against the same month in 2015 (average: 10.8926), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2584 (+2.37%).

2016 Avg (May) 11.1510

2015 Avg (May) 10.8926

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	10.3510	9.9112	10.1511
February	10.1307	9.7834	9.9505
March	11.1553	10.0009	10.5313
April	11.2352	11.0675	11.1376
May	11.2553	11.0247	11.1510
June	11.1217	10.7853	10.9536
July	10.8419	10.7578	10.8121
August	10.9573	10.7316	10.8196
September	10.8147	10.6766	10.7606
October	10.7980	10.6804	10.7421
November	10.8044	9.9448	10.5805
December	10.4182	9.9293	10.1044