2016 GHS to LBP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

397.7122 LBP

YEARLY LOW

349.1550 LBP

YEARLY AVERAGE

382.6294 LBP

2016 GHS to LBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the GHS to LBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 1, valuing the pair at 397.7122. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 30, dropping to 349.1550.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 48.5572 LBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 388.1422 to the December average rate of 356.1267, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.25% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 397.7122 was down 15.67% compared to the 2015 peak of 471.6323, 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 1,988,561 LBP

2015 Average 2,006,251 LBP

Yearly Trough Low 1,745,775 LBP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 242,785.85 LBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

397.6749

352.3496

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GHS to LBP 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 389.1351, compared to 376.1237 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 13.0115 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 389.1351

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 376.1237

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 32.9321 LBP (High: 382.0871 / Low: 349.1550). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 4.5416 LBP (High: 384.3287 / Low: 379.7871).

November Spread (Volatile) ±32.9321

July Spread (Stable) ±4.5416

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 18.1136 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -18.1136

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2016: 393.7671) against the same month in 2015 (average: 381.6745), the exchange rate shifted by +12.0926 (+3.17%).

2016 Avg (May) 393.7671

2015 Avg (May) 381.6745

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	396.2234	379.4648	388.1422
February	387.9763	374.9540	380.4839
March	393.4553	385.4936	391.1133
April	397.5469	390.4710	393.8978
May	397.7122	389.8880	393.7671
June	393.1288	381.4902	387.4066
July	384.3287	379.7871	382.4248
August	386.9000	379.6872	382.8582
September	383.3231	378.4721	381.1596
October	383.1035	377.4979	379.9327
November	382.0871	349.1550	374.2403
December	366.4190	349.5968	356.1267