2016 GHS to LKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

38.6928 LKR

YEARLY LOW

34.3602 LKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

37.0412 LKR

2016 GHS to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the GHS to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 30, valuing the pair at 38.6928. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 1, dropping to 34.3602.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.3326 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 37.0162 to the December average rate of 35.2039, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.90% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 38.6928 was down 5.74% compared to the 2015 peak of 41.0501, 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 193,464 LKR

2015 Average 180,802 LKR

Yearly Trough Low 171,801 LKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 21,663.11 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

38.5063

34.9037

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GHS to LKR 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 37.4752, compared to 36.6072 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.8680 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 37.4752

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 36.6072

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 3.0504 LKR (High: 37.4527 / Low: 34.4023). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3259 LKR (High: 37.0104 / Low: 36.6845).

November Spread (Volatile) ±3.0504

September Spread (Stable) ±0.3259

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 1.5303 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -1.5303

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2016: 37.7245) against the same month in 2015 (average: 36.5796), the exchange rate shifted by +1.1450 (+3.13%).

2016 Avg (March) 37.7245

2015 Avg (March) 36.5796

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	37.8316	36.1002	37.0162
February	37.1867	35.6696	36.3382
March	38.6928	36.9282	37.7245
April	38.5281	37.5812	38.0309
May	38.5182	37.9167	38.2061
June	38.6338	36.9300	37.5353
July	37.1722	36.6119	36.9467
August	37.2146	36.6486	36.9251
September	37.0104	36.6845	36.8122
October	37.2857	36.7514	37.0213
November	37.4527	34.4023	36.7342
December	36.1420	34.3602	35.2039