YEARLY HIGH
237.2104 KPW
YEARLY LOW
208.2319 KPW
YEARLY AVERAGE
228.1457 KPW

2016 GHS to KPW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the GHS to KPW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 28, valuing the pair at 237.2104. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 30, dropping to 208.2319.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 28.9785 KPW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 231.2918 to the December average rate of 212.4096, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.16% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 237.2104 was down 15.44% compared to the 2015 peak of 280.5102, 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 1,186,052 KPW
2015 Average 1,197,309 KPW
Yearly Trough Low 1,041,160 KPW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 144,892.62 KPW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

237.2250
210.1537
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GHS to KPW 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 232.0377, compared to 224.2536 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 7.7841 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 232.0377
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 224.2536

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 19.4359 KPW (High: 227.6678 / Low: 208.2319). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.7027 KPW (High: 229.1735 / Low: 226.4708).

November Spread (Volatile) ±19.4359
July Spread (Stable) ±2.7027

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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 10.5758 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -10.5758

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2016: 234.9690) against the same month in 2015 (average: 234.8007), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1683 (+0.07%).

2016 Avg (April) 234.9690
2015 Avg (April) 234.8007

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 235.8912 225.7874 231.2918
February 231.4451 223.0741 226.9023
March 234.8427 229.6345 233.3411
April 237.2104 232.9804 234.9690
May 237.1932 232.2834 234.7360
June 234.3386 227.4454 230.9860
July 229.1735 226.4708 227.9661
August 230.5493 226.3762 228.2733
September 228.4179 225.6037 227.2887
October 228.2062 225.3917 226.5987
November 227.6678 208.2319 222.9854
December 218.6180 208.3713 212.4096