2016 GHS to QAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.9595 QAR

YEARLY LOW

0.8425 QAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.9230 QAR

2016 GHS to QAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the GHS to QAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 28, valuing the pair at 0.9595. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 30, dropping to 0.8425.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1170 QAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.9358 to the December average rate of 0.8594, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.16% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.9595 was down 15.45% compared to the 2015 peak of 1.1348, 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 4,798 QAR

2015 Average 4,844 QAR

Yearly Trough Low 4,213 QAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 584.89 QAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.9597

0.8503

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GHS to QAR 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 0.9388, compared to 0.9073 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0315 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.9388

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.9073

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.0787 QAR (High: 0.9212 / Low: 0.8425). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0110 QAR (High: 0.9272 / Low: 0.9162).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0787

July Spread (Stable) ±0.0110

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 0.0428 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0428

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2016: 0.9506) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.9498), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0008 (+0.09%).

2016 Avg (April) 0.9506

2015 Avg (April) 0.9498

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.9544	0.9138	0.9358
February	0.9362	0.9022	0.9180
March	0.9502	0.9290	0.9442
April	0.9595	0.9425	0.9506
May	0.9593	0.9398	0.9496
June	0.9481	0.9200	0.9343
July	0.9272	0.9162	0.9224
August	0.9325	0.9159	0.9235
September	0.9240	0.9127	0.9196
October	0.9234	0.9120	0.9168
November	0.9212	0.8425	0.9022
December	0.8847	0.8432	0.8594