YEARLY HIGH
27.6172 PKR
YEARLY LOW
24.2506 PKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
26.5443 PKR

2016 GHS to PKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the GHS to PKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 28, valuing the pair at 27.6172. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 30, dropping to 24.2506.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.3665 PKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 26.9588 to the December average rate of 24.7319, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.26% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 27.6172 was down 12.18% compared to the 2015 peak of 31.4459, 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 138,086 PKR
2015 Average 136,639 PKR
Yearly Trough Low 121,253 PKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 16,832.68 PKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

27.6036
24.4708
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GHS to PKR 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 26.9967, compared to 26.0918 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.9049 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 26.9967
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 26.0918

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 2.2535 PKR (High: 26.5042 / Low: 24.2506). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2395 PKR (High: 26.5080 / Low: 26.2684).

November Spread (Volatile) ±2.2535
September Spread (Stable) ±0.2395

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 1.2415 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.2415

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2016: 27.3425) against the same month in 2015 (average: 26.5475), the exchange rate shifted by +0.7950 (+2.99%).

2016 Avg (April) 27.3425
2015 Avg (April) 26.5475

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 27.4727 26.3261 26.9588
February 26.9213 26.0039 26.3780
March 27.3388 26.7428 27.1382
April 27.6172 27.1237 27.3425
May 27.5898 27.0480 27.3199
June 27.2733 26.4607 26.8430
July 26.6556 26.3720 26.5444
August 26.8354 26.3553 26.5535
September 26.5080 26.2684 26.4008
October 26.5208 26.1998 26.3466
November 26.5042 24.2506 25.9734
December 25.4415 24.2779 24.7319