YEARLY HIGH
1.0576 PLN
YEARLY LOW
0.9597 PLN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.9992 PLN

2016 GHS to PLN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the GHS to PLN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 15, valuing the pair at 1.0576. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 24, dropping to 0.9597.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0978 PLN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0410 to the December average rate of 0.9931, 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 1.0576 was down 9.17% compared to the 2015 peak of 1.1643, 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 5,288 PLN
2015 Average 5,015 PLN
Yearly Trough Low 4,799 PLN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 489.21 PLN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

1.0477
0.9671
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GHS to PLN 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 1.0086, compared to 0.9898 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0188 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0086
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.9898

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.0767 PLN (High: 1.0483 / Low: 0.9716). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0308 PLN (High: 0.9905 / Low: 0.9597).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0767
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0308

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and November, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0431 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0431

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 1.0410) against the same month in 2015 (average: 1.1269), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0859 (-7.62%).

2016 Avg (January) 1.0410
2015 Avg (January) 1.1269

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.0576 1.0255 1.0410
February 1.0281 0.9821 0.9979
March 1.0248 0.9745 0.9986
April 1.0211 0.9660 0.9927
May 1.0338 0.9937 1.0175
June 1.0294 0.9731 1.0037
July 1.0188 0.9873 1.0059
August 0.9924 0.9609 0.9739
September 0.9905 0.9597 0.9739
October 1.0045 0.9619 0.9830
November 1.0483 0.9716 1.0091
December 1.0297 0.9659 0.9931