YEARLY HIGH
4.0417 MVR
YEARLY LOW
3.5269 MVR
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.8697 MVR

2016 GHS to MVR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the GHS to MVR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 4, valuing the pair at 4.0417. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 30, dropping to 3.5269.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5149 MVR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.9338 to the December average rate of 3.6155, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.09% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 4.0417 was down 15.26% compared to the 2015 peak of 4.7697, 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 20,209 MVR
2015 Average 20,340 MVR
Yearly Trough Low 17,634 MVR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,574.36 MVR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

4.0255
3.5783
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GHS to MVR 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 3.9399, compared to 3.7994 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1405 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.9399
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.7994

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.3362 MVR (High: 3.8630 / Low: 3.5269). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0469 MVR (High: 3.8751 / Low: 3.8282).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.3362
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0469

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.1704 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1704

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2016: 3.9883) against the same month in 2015 (average: 3.8657), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1226 (+3.17%).

2016 Avg (May) 3.9883
2015 Avg (May) 3.8657

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.0180 3.8359 3.9338
February 3.9110 3.7935 3.8566
March 3.9892 3.9041 3.9573
April 4.0240 3.9260 3.9827
May 4.0417 3.9346 3.9883
June 3.9868 3.7980 3.9211
July 3.8614 3.8119 3.8464
August 3.8856 3.8061 3.8517
September 3.8751 3.8282 3.8540
October 3.8722 3.8182 3.8433
November 3.8630 3.5269 3.7859
December 3.7178 3.5341 3.6155