YEARLY HIGH
318.8695 KRW
YEARLY LOW
271.1744 KRW
YEARLY AVERAGE
294.2681 KRW

2016 GHS to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the GHS to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 29, valuing the pair at 318.8695. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 30, dropping to 271.1744.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 47.6951 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 308.6264 to the December average rate of 279.5187, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.43% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 318.8695 was down 9.63% compared to the 2015 peak of 352.8373, 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 1,594,347 KRW
2015 Average 1,504,539 KRW
Yearly Trough Low 1,355,872 KRW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 238,475.46 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

311.5371
276.6080
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GHS to KRW 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 304.7654, compared to 283.7708 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 20.9946 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 304.7654
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 283.7708

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 24.3165 KRW (High: 295.4908 / Low: 271.1744). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 5.6987 KRW (High: 301.7325 / Low: 296.0338).

November Spread (Volatile) ±24.3165
April Spread (Stable) ±5.6987

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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 10.9850 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -10.9850

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2016: 307.1117) against the same month in 2015 (average: 321.6697), the exchange rate shifted by -14.5580 (-4.53%).

2016 Avg (February) 307.1117
2015 Avg (February) 321.6697

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 314.8291 300.5707 308.6264
February 318.8695 298.1386 307.1117
March 315.2436 298.9703 306.9587
April 301.7325 296.0338 299.5402
May 309.8165 297.7352 306.3882
June 310.6524 291.6986 299.9671
July 295.5632 282.2324 288.9821
August 287.1892 278.0121 281.8860
September 285.2960 275.5849 280.2975
October 287.7783 277.1481 283.5628
November 295.4908 271.1744 288.3774
December 288.4969 271.3359 279.5187