YEARLY HIGH
19.8911 KGS
YEARLY LOW
15.9991 KGS
YEARLY AVERAGE
17.7329 KGS

2016 GHS to KGS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the GHS to KGS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 10, valuing the pair at 19.8911. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 30, dropping to 15.9991.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.8920 KGS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 19.5035 to the December average rate of 16.3453, the exchange rate registered a net change of -16.19% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 19.8911 was down 1.43% compared to the 2015 peak of 20.1790, 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 99,456 KGS
2015 Average 85,615 KGS
Yearly Trough Low 79,996 KGS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 19,459.88 KGS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

19.8193
16.0295
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GHS to KGS 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 18.3949, compared to 17.0709 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.3240 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 18.3949
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 17.0709

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 1.3872 KGS (High: 17.3864 / Low: 15.9991). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2901 KGS (High: 17.3528 / Low: 17.0626).

November Spread (Volatile) ±1.3872
October Spread (Stable) ±0.2901

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2016. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.7386 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.7386

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 19.5035) against the same month in 2015 (average: 18.2015), the exchange rate shifted by +1.3020 (+7.15%).

2016 Avg (January) 19.5035
2015 Avg (January) 18.2015

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 19.8911 19.0387 19.5035
February 19.1141 18.4243 18.8656
March 18.9056 18.3437 18.7386
April 18.3170 17.7824 18.0145
May 18.0469 17.6215 17.8265
June 17.8189 17.0449 17.4208
July 17.2225 16.9300 17.0495
August 17.5638 17.1181 17.4007
September 17.5137 17.1205 17.3583
October 17.3528 17.0626 17.1876
November 17.3864 15.9991 17.0839
December 16.8101 16.0066 16.3453