2016 GHS to LAK Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2147.0407 LAK

YEARLY LOW

1882.6639 LAK

YEARLY AVERAGE

2058.3416 LAK

2016 GHS to LAK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the GHS to LAK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 4, valuing the pair at 2147.0407. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 27, dropping to 1882.6639.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 264.3768 LAK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2093.1734 to the December average rate of 1925.6210, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.00% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 2147.0407 was down 14.99% compared to the 2015 peak of 2525.6925, 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 10,735,204 LAK

2015 Average 10,818,870 LAK

Yearly Trough Low 9,413,320 LAK

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,321,884.23 LAK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

2136.3526

1906.4636

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GHS to LAK 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 2093.8033, compared to 2022.8799 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 70.9234 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2093.8033

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2022.8799

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 167.8913 LAK (High: 2058.9990 / Low: 1891.1078). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 21.3691 LAK (High: 2053.7794 / Low: 2032.4104).

November Spread (Volatile) ±167.8913

September Spread (Stable) ±21.3691

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 96.3820 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -96.3820

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2016: 2117.0603) against the same month in 2015 (average: 2048.3776), the exchange rate shifted by +68.6826 (+3.35%).

2016 Avg (May) 2117.0603

2015 Avg (May) 2048.3776

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2137.5674	2042.0775	2093.1734
February	2076.9928	2016.4075	2048.0733
March	2123.2601	2077.8725	2107.3210
April	2138.4142	2102.2692	2117.1952
May	2147.0407	2095.6058	2117.0603
June	2113.3663	2046.5388	2079.9969
July	2058.6910	2031.6801	2048.5084
August	2071.5349	2034.3529	2052.1972
September	2053.7794	2032.4104	2044.4873
October	2058.1379	2032.6547	2044.4627
November	2058.9990	1891.1078	2022.0030
December	1985.2737	1882.6639	1925.6210