YEARLY HIGH
119.5268 KMF
YEARLY LOW
106.7585 KMF
YEARLY AVERAGE
112.4066 KMF

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.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 GHS based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 597,634 KMF
2015 Average 589,820 KMF
Yearly Trough Low 533,793 KMF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 63,841.45 KMF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

116.6469
109.6376
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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)

Seasonal

The 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.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 113.3736
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 111.4397

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The 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).

November Spread (Volatile) ±8.1060
September Spread (Stable) ±2.1644

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -4.2729

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing 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%).

2016 Avg (January) 116.0628
2015 Avg (January) 129.7438

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