2016 GHS to LRD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

24.1254 LRD

YEARLY LOW

20.9957 LRD

YEARLY AVERAGE

22.6336 LRD

2016 GHS to LRD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the GHS to LRD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 21, valuing the pair at 24.1254. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 15, dropping to 20.9957.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.1297 LRD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 21.9943 to the December average rate of 21.7015, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.33% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 24.1254 was down 15.40% compared to the 2015 peak of 28.5157, 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 120,627 LRD

2015 Average 114,380 LRD

Yearly Trough Low 104,978 LRD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 15,648.52 LRD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

23.8340

21.0796

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GHS to LRD 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 22.5087, compared to 22.7585 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2498 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 22.5087

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 22.7585

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 2.0819 LRD (High: 23.0807 / Low: 20.9988). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3133 LRD (High: 23.2353 / Low: 22.9220).

November Spread (Volatile) ±2.0819

September Spread (Stable) ±0.3133

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 0.8558 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.8558

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2016: 23.2849) against the same month in 2015 (average: 21.5780), the exchange rate shifted by +1.7069 (+7.91%).

2016 Avg (August) 23.2849

2015 Avg (August) 21.5780

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	23.3224	21.2796	21.9943
February	21.7713	20.9957	21.3092
March	22.0953	21.6010	21.9510
April	23.8528	21.9157	22.9687
May	23.8511	23.3574	23.6045
June	23.5641	22.8054	23.2246
July	23.0447	22.7077	22.8746
August	24.1254	22.6982	23.2849
September	23.2353	22.9220	23.1035
October	23.3301	22.6040	23.0289
November	23.0807	20.9988	22.5573
December	22.2473	21.0599	21.7015