2016 GHS to KMF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2016.
2016 GHS to KMF Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016
During 2016, the GHS to KMF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 5, valuing the pair at 119.5268. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 6, dropping to 106.7585.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 12.7683 KMF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 116.0628 to the December average rate of 110.2217, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.03% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 119.5268 was down 13.68% compared to the 2015 peak of 138.4735, 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 KMF 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 113.3736, compared to 111.4397 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.9339 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 8.1060 KMF (High: 115.5632 / Low: 107.4572). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.1644 KMF (High: 112.1460 / Low: 109.9817).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween September and November, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 4.2729 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 116.0628) against the same month in 2015 (average: 129.7438), the exchange rate shifted by -13.6811 (-10.54%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 119.5268 | 112.7954 | 116.0628 |
| February | 116.0732 | 109.5249 | 111.7899 |
| March | 116.6504 | 113.6637 | 114.7094 |
| April | 114.7414 | 111.8890 | 113.3188 |
| May | 115.0449 | 112.3027 | 113.0744 |
| June | 113.5830 | 109.1018 | 111.2861 |
| July | 113.3968 | 108.7551 | 110.8487 |
| August | 113.5278 | 111.0446 | 112.5350 |
| September | 112.1460 | 109.9817 | 110.9777 |
| October | 113.2048 | 110.2490 | 111.5710 |
| November | 115.5632 | 107.4572 | 112.4838 |
| December | 113.4163 | 106.7585 | 110.2217 |