YEARLY HIGH
1.0978 RON
YEARLY LOW
0.9726 RON
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.0284 RON

2016 GHS to RON Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the GHS to RON exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 5, valuing the pair at 1.0978. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 6, dropping to 0.9726.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1252 RON. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0718 to the December average rate of 1.0119, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.59% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 1.0978 was down 11.96% compared to the 2015 peak of 1.2470, 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 5,489 RON
2015 Average 5,328 RON
Yearly Trough Low 4,863 RON
Transaction Impact: A difference of 625.84 RON purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

1.0788
0.9953
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GHS to RON 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 1.0384, compared to 1.0184 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0201 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0384
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0184

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.0801 RON (High: 1.0653 / Low: 0.9852). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0166 RON (High: 1.0099 / Low: 0.9932).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0801
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0166

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and November, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0540 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0540

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 1.0718) against the same month in 2015 (average: 1.1833), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1115 (-9.43%).

2016 Avg (January) 1.0718
2015 Avg (January) 1.1833

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.0978 1.0461 1.0718
February 1.0553 0.9967 1.0178
March 1.0544 1.0262 1.0400
April 1.0431 1.0154 1.0298
May 1.0556 1.0175 1.0388
June 1.0544 1.0092 1.0324
July 1.0380 1.0113 1.0263
August 1.0179 0.9945 1.0094
September 1.0099 0.9932 1.0022
October 1.0459 0.9960 1.0251
November 1.0653 0.9852 1.0353
December 1.0495 0.9726 1.0119