YEARLY HIGH
93.0337 MRO
YEARLY LOW
80.7039 MRO
YEARLY AVERAGE
88.9476 MRO

2016 GHS to MRO Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the GHS to MRO exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 23, valuing the pair at 93.0337. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 6, dropping to 80.7039.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 12.3298 MRO. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 85.9621 to the December average rate of 84.5243, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.67% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 93.0337 was down 6.96% compared to the 2015 peak of 99.9975, 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 465,168 MRO
2015 Average 410,814 MRO
Yearly Trough Low 403,519 MRO
Transaction Impact: A difference of 61,648.83 MRO purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

92.4639
83.8025
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GHS to MRO 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 89.0936, compared to 88.8017 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2919 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 89.0936
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 88.8017

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 8.3927 MRO (High: 89.0966 / Low: 80.7039). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.2242 MRO (High: 90.4154 / Low: 89.1912).

January Spread (Volatile) ±8.3927
September Spread (Stable) ±1.2242

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 4.0695 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -4.0695

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2016: 91.7421) against the same month in 2015 (average: 79.3215), the exchange rate shifted by +12.4206 (+15.66%).

2016 Avg (May) 91.7421
2015 Avg (May) 79.3215

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 89.0966 80.7039 85.9621
February 88.0984 82.7667 86.1857
March 90.2611 87.6509 89.1154
April 91.5188 88.5845 90.2397
May 93.0337 89.5594 91.7421
June 92.9016 89.8074 91.3165
July 90.3295 89.0289 89.9228
August 90.7958 89.0475 90.1409
September 90.4154 89.1912 89.8689
October 90.5092 89.2007 89.7594
November 90.2418 82.7208 88.5937
December 86.8028 82.7542 84.5243