YEARLY HIGH
20.6973 RUB
YEARLY LOW
14.1231 RUB
YEARLY AVERAGE
16.9977 RUB

2016 GHS to RUB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the GHS to RUB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 21, valuing the pair at 20.6973. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 27, dropping to 14.1231.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 6.5742 RUB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 19.6661 to the December average rate of 14.6417, the exchange rate registered a net change of -25.55% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 20.6973 was down 0.56% compared to the 2015 peak of 20.8132, 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 103,487 RUB
2015 Average 81,609 RUB
Yearly Trough Low 70,616 RUB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 32,871.10 RUB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

20.1686
14.1392
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GHS to RUB 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 18.0871, compared to 15.9083 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 2.1788 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 18.0871
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 15.9083

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 1.7077 RUB (High: 20.6973 / Low: 18.9897). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4201 RUB (High: 16.0085 / Low: 15.5883).

January Spread (Volatile) ±1.7077
October Spread (Stable) ±0.4201

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2016. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 1.3553 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.3553

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 19.6661) against the same month in 2015 (average: 19.6487), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0174 (+0.09%).

2016 Avg (January) 19.6661
2015 Avg (January) 19.6487

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 20.6973 18.9897 19.6661
February 20.0821 19.0024 19.4633
March 18.9141 17.5290 18.1169
April 17.8444 17.0449 17.3835
May 17.5498 16.9082 17.1937
June 17.4194 16.1666 16.6991
July 16.8414 15.9008 16.3010
August 16.8611 16.1872 16.4552
September 16.6367 15.8609 16.2883
October 16.0085 15.5883 15.7669
November 16.5291 14.8680 15.9970
December 15.0842 14.1231 14.6417