YEARLY HIGH
54.3355 GYD
YEARLY LOW
47.5490 GYD
YEARLY AVERAGE
52.1933 GYD

2016 GHS to GYD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the GHS to GYD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 28, valuing the pair at 54.3355. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 6, dropping to 47.5490.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 6.7865 GYD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 52.9812 to the December average rate of 48.6478, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.18% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 54.3355 was down 15.83% compared to the 2015 peak of 64.5561, 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 271,677 GYD
2015 Average 274,404 GYD
Yearly Trough Low 237,745 GYD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 33,932.60 GYD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

54.3145
48.1326
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GHS to GYD 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 53.1488, compared to 51.2377 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.9110 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 53.1488
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 51.2377

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 4.3829 GYD (High: 51.9672 / Low: 47.5843). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.6187 GYD (High: 52.2581 / Low: 51.6394).

November Spread (Volatile) ±4.3829
July Spread (Stable) ±0.6187

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 2.2692 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.2692

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2016: 53.7993) against the same month in 2015 (average: 53.7734), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0259 (+0.05%).

2016 Avg (April) 53.7993
2015 Avg (April) 53.7734

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 54.0254 51.7128 52.9812
February 53.2459 51.1849 51.9853
March 53.8880 52.7606 53.4677
April 54.3355 53.4246 53.7993
May 54.3331 53.2968 53.7759
June 53.6990 51.8405 52.8831
July 52.2581 51.6394 52.0368
August 52.6804 51.6665 52.1804
September 52.2712 51.5957 51.9216
October 52.1130 51.4089 51.7230
November 51.9672 47.5843 50.9170
December 49.7949 47.5490 48.6478