YEARLY HIGH
342.9570 MMK
YEARLY LOW
295.1483 MMK
YEARLY AVERAGE
312.9175 MMK

2016 GHS to MMK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the GHS to MMK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 342.9570. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 7, dropping to 295.1483.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 47.8087 MMK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 333.9476 to the December average rate of 318.5903, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.60% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 342.9570 was down 0.55% compared to the 2015 peak of 344.8601, 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 1,714,785 MMK
2015 Average 1,472,906 MMK
Yearly Trough Low 1,475,741 MMK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 239,043.70 MMK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

337.4883
294.9999
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GHS to MMK 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 313.8196, compared to 312.0153 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.8043 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 313.8196
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 312.0153

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was December, with a trading range of 26.9221 MMK (High: 331.9530 / Low: 305.0309). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 5.9595 MMK (High: 301.1078 / Low: 295.1483).

December Spread (Volatile) ±26.9221
July Spread (Stable) ±5.9595

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 19.7057 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -19.7057

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 333.9476) against the same month in 2015 (average: 315.6519), the exchange rate shifted by +18.2957 (+5.80%).

2016 Avg (January) 333.9476
2015 Avg (January) 315.6519

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 342.9570 325.0267 333.9476
February 324.8341 307.1896 314.2419
March 318.8930 312.7940 315.3582
April 317.0751 303.9843 308.7985
May 308.8834 302.6301 305.8987
June 310.7551 297.5510 304.6729
July 301.1078 295.1483 298.5406
August 308.3723 297.7179 302.6067
September 317.1744 303.0139 310.3707
October 325.0756 314.8450 320.5470
November 326.2912 304.2873 321.4369
December 331.9530 305.0309 318.5903