2016 GHS to HNL Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2016.
2016 GHS to HNL Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016
During 2016, the GHS to HNL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 4, valuing the pair at 5.9468. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 30, dropping to 5.3719.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5749 HNL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.7642 to the December average rate of 5.5054, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.49% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 5.9468 was down 11.16% compared to the 2015 peak of 6.6935, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 GHS based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.
GHS to HNL Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 5.8208, compared to 5.7174 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1034 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.4331 HNL (High: 5.8050 / Low: 5.3719). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0743 HNL (High: 5.7925 / Low: 5.7182).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 0.2017 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2016: 5.8915) against the same month in 2015 (average: 5.5533), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3382 (+6.09%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 5.8592 | 5.6457 | 5.7642 |
| February | 5.8104 | 5.5721 | 5.6906 |
| March | 5.9012 | 5.7753 | 5.8610 |
| April | 5.9465 | 5.8494 | 5.8927 |
| May | 5.9468 | 5.8432 | 5.8915 |
| June | 5.9003 | 5.7546 | 5.8247 |
| July | 5.7925 | 5.7182 | 5.7694 |
| August | 5.8533 | 5.7252 | 5.7974 |
| September | 5.7975 | 5.7191 | 5.7701 |
| October | 5.8162 | 5.6943 | 5.7548 |
| November | 5.8050 | 5.3719 | 5.7071 |
| December | 5.6766 | 5.3735 | 5.5054 |