YEARLY HIGH
32.6079 JMD
YEARLY LOW
29.8293 JMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
31.6961 JMD

2016 GHS to JMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the GHS to JMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 3, valuing the pair at 32.6079. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 30, dropping to 29.8293.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.7786 JMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 30.9543 to the December average rate of 30.4232, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.72% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 32.6079 was down 8.68% compared to the 2015 peak of 35.7091, 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 163,039 JMD
2015 Average 155,325 JMD
Yearly Trough Low 149,146 JMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 13,893.07 JMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

32.4794
30.2363
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GHS to JMD 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 31.5461, compared to 31.8461 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.3000 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 31.5461
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 31.8461

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 2.7786 JMD (High: 32.6079 / Low: 29.8293). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3284 JMD (High: 32.3177 / Low: 31.9892).

November Spread (Volatile) ±2.7786
September Spread (Stable) ±0.3284

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 1.5774 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.5774

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2016: 32.0006) against the same month in 2015 (average: 31.2782), the exchange rate shifted by +0.7224 (+2.31%).

2016 Avg (November) 32.0006
2015 Avg (November) 31.2782

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 31.4597 30.2262 30.9543
February 31.1461 30.0030 30.5595
March 31.7393 30.9752 31.5044
April 32.3662 31.5321 31.8440
May 32.5303 31.9137 32.2575
June 32.5086 31.8158 32.1571
July 32.2109 31.8172 32.0370
August 32.4717 31.8610 32.1525
September 32.3177 31.9892 32.1708
October 32.4727 32.0159 32.2925
November 32.6079 29.8293 32.0006
December 31.2168 29.8639 30.4232