YEARLY HIGH
0.1677 LVL
YEARLY LOW
0.1523 LVL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1602 LVL

2016 GHS to LVL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the GHS to LVL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 6, valuing the pair at 0.1677. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 6, dropping to 0.1523.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0153 LVL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1638 to the December average rate of 0.1574, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.91% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.1677 was down 14.31% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.1957, 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 838 LVL
2015 Average 840 LVL
Yearly Trough Low 762 LVL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 76.73 LVL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.1645
0.1568
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GHS to LVL 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 0.1615, compared to 0.1588 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0028 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1615
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1588

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.0123 LVL (High: 0.1657 / Low: 0.1534). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0022 LVL (High: 0.1587 / Low: 0.1565).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0123
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0022

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 0.0053 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0053

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 0.1638) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.1853), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0215 (-11.59%).

2016 Avg (January) 0.1638
2015 Avg (January) 0.1853

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1677 0.1593 0.1638
February 0.1637 0.1562 0.1585
March 0.1644 0.1614 0.1628
April 0.1635 0.1600 0.1619
May 0.1634 0.1606 0.1621
June 0.1633 0.1573 0.1601
July 0.1619 0.1585 0.1597
August 0.1599 0.1567 0.1585
September 0.1587 0.1565 0.1578
October 0.1610 0.1568 0.1589
November 0.1657 0.1534 0.1603
December 0.1622 0.1523 0.1574