YEARLY HIGH
0.3642 LYD
YEARLY LOW
0.3292 LYD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3499 LYD

2016 GHS to LYD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the GHS to LYD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 5, valuing the pair at 0.3642. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 30, dropping to 0.3292.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0351 LYD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3561 to the December average rate of 0.3381, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.06% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.3642 was down 13.37% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.4205, 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 1,821 LYD
2015 Average 1,805 LYD
Yearly Trough Low 1,646 LYD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 175.31 LYD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.3587
0.3362
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GHS to LYD 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 0.3519, compared to 0.3479 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0040 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3519
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3479

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.0261 LYD (High: 0.3553 / Low: 0.3292). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0042 LYD (High: 0.3502 / Low: 0.3460).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0261
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0042

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2016. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0117 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0117

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 0.3561) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.3804), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0243 (-6.39%).

2016 Avg (January) 0.3561
2015 Avg (January) 0.3804

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3642 0.3454 0.3561
February 0.3582 0.3411 0.3467
March 0.3617 0.3506 0.3569
April 0.3557 0.3497 0.3524
May 0.3591 0.3406 0.3501
June 0.3539 0.3443 0.3495
July 0.3533 0.3474 0.3507
August 0.3529 0.3476 0.3501
September 0.3502 0.3460 0.3485
October 0.3547 0.3460 0.3506
November 0.3553 0.3292 0.3497
December 0.3469 0.3300 0.3381