2016 GHS to LTL Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.8172 LTL

YEARLY LOW

0.7484 LTL

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.7821 LTL

2016 GHS to LTL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the GHS to LTL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 5, valuing the pair at 0.8172. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 6, dropping to 0.7484.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0689 LTL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7993 to the December average rate of 0.7734, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.24% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.8172 was down 14.34% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.9540, 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 4,086 LTL

2015 Average 4,020 LTL

Yearly Trough Low 3,742 LTL

Transaction Impact: A difference of 344.37 LTL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.8025

0.7650

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GHS to LTL 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 0.7879, compared to 0.7762 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0117 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7879

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7762

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.0607 LTL (High: 0.8142 / Low: 0.7536). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0089 LTL (High: 0.7853 / Low: 0.7764).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0607

July Spread (Stable) ±0.0089

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and November, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0259 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0259

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 0.7993) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.9020), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1027 (-11.38%).

2016 Avg (January) 0.7993

2015 Avg (January) 0.9020

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.8172	0.7766	0.7993
February	0.7990	0.7610	0.7735
March	0.8039	0.7860	0.7945
April	0.7972	0.7815	0.7895
May	0.7939	0.7846	0.7898
June	0.7928	0.7666	0.7809
July	0.7853	0.7764	0.7812
August	0.7836	0.7634	0.7746
September	0.7716	0.7626	0.7681
October	0.7857	0.7627	0.7749
November	0.8142	0.7536	0.7848
December	0.7970	0.7484	0.7734