YEARLY HIGH
28.2030 NPR
YEARLY LOW
25.2020 NPR
YEARLY AVERAGE
27.2381 NPR

2016 GHS to NPR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the GHS to NPR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 23, valuing the pair at 28.2030. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 6, dropping to 25.2020.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.0010 NPR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 27.6594 to the December average rate of 25.6228, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.36% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 28.2030 was down 11.12% compared to the 2015 peak of 31.7307, 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 141,015 NPR
2015 Average 136,410 NPR
Yearly Trough Low 126,010 NPR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 15,005.15 NPR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

28.1443
25.3935
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GHS to NPR 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 27.7081, compared to 26.7681 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.9400 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 27.7081
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 26.7681

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 1.9063 NPR (High: 27.2608 / Low: 25.3545). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3398 NPR (High: 27.0432 / Low: 26.7034).

November Spread (Volatile) ±1.9063
October Spread (Stable) ±0.3398

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 1.1530 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.1530

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2016: 27.9151) against the same month in 2015 (average: 25.7955), the exchange rate shifted by +2.1196 (+8.22%).

2016 Avg (May) 27.9151
2015 Avg (May) 25.7955

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 28.0143 27.1972 27.6594
February 28.1731 26.9066 27.5207
March 27.9427 27.5692 27.7621
April 28.0434 27.4673 27.7662
May 28.2030 27.7068 27.9151
June 28.0692 27.3194 27.6255
July 27.4305 27.0532 27.2272
August 27.4828 26.8963 27.1494
September 27.1773 26.7077 26.9706
October 27.0432 26.7034 26.8631
November 27.2608 25.3545 26.7758
December 26.3144 25.2020 25.6228