YEARLY HIGH
0.0797 KWD
YEARLY LOW
0.0706 KWD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0766 KWD

2016 GHS to KWD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the GHS to KWD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 10, valuing the pair at 0.0797. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 30, dropping to 0.0706.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0091 KWD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0781 to the December average rate of 0.0721, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.71% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0797 was down 14.28% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0929, 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 398 KWD
2015 Average 400 KWD
Yearly Trough Low 353 KWD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 45.55 KWD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0794
0.0714
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GHS to KWD 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 0.0778, compared to 0.0754 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0023 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0778
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0754

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.0060 KWD (High: 0.0766 / Low: 0.0706). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0009 KWD (High: 0.0768 / Low: 0.0759).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0060
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0009

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 0.0032 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0032

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 0.0781) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0903), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0121 (-13.45%).

2016 Avg (January) 0.0781
2015 Avg (January) 0.0903

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0797 0.0762 0.0781
February 0.0774 0.0748 0.0756
March 0.0788 0.0767 0.0781
April 0.0795 0.0782 0.0788
May 0.0795 0.0780 0.0787
June 0.0787 0.0762 0.0774
July 0.0768 0.0759 0.0765
August 0.0772 0.0759 0.0765
September 0.0765 0.0755 0.0761
October 0.0767 0.0757 0.0761
November 0.0766 0.0706 0.0753
December 0.0743 0.0706 0.0721