2016 GHS to KES Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2016.
2016 GHS to KES Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016
During 2016, the GHS to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 26.8271. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 30, dropping to 23.5591.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.2680 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 26.3024 to the December average rate of 24.1155, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.31% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 26.8271 was down 14.51% compared to the 2015 peak of 31.3797, 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 KES 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 26.1633, compared to 25.2975 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.8659 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 2.1382 KES (High: 25.6973 / Low: 23.5591). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2918 KES (High: 25.7663 / Low: 25.4745).
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 1.0962 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 26.3024) against the same month in 2015 (average: 28.0228), the exchange rate shifted by -1.7204 (-6.14%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26.8271 | 25.6218 | 26.3024 |
| February | 26.2224 | 25.3658 | 25.7052 |
| March | 26.4700 | 25.9409 | 26.3048 |
| April | 26.6674 | 26.2654 | 26.4335 |
| May | 26.6316 | 26.0194 | 26.2782 |
| June | 26.3422 | 25.5781 | 25.9559 |
| July | 25.7663 | 25.4745 | 25.6604 |
| August | 25.9622 | 25.4845 | 25.7192 |
| September | 25.6971 | 25.3632 | 25.5692 |
| October | 25.6810 | 25.3844 | 25.5091 |
| November | 25.6973 | 23.5591 | 25.2116 |
| December | 24.8163 | 23.6161 | 24.1155 |