YEARLY HIGH
3.7032 SCR
YEARLY LOW
3.0676 SCR
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.3638 SCR

2016 GHS to SCR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the GHS to SCR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 28, valuing the pair at 3.7032. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 6, dropping to 3.0676.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.6356 SCR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.3612 to the December average rate of 3.1599, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.99% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 3.7032 was down 15.57% compared to the 2015 peak of 4.3860, 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 18,516 SCR
2015 Average 17,730 SCR
Yearly Trough Low 15,338 SCR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,178.03 SCR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

3.5441
3.1250
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GHS to SCR 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 3.4214, compared to 3.3063 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1151 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.4214
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.3063

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was February, with a trading range of 0.3995 SCR (High: 3.6251 / Low: 3.2256). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0809 SCR (High: 3.3879 / Low: 3.3070).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.3995
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0809

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.1459 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1459

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2016: 3.5092) against the same month in 2015 (average: 3.5397), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0305 (-0.86%).

2016 Avg (April) 3.5092
2015 Avg (April) 3.5397

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.4622 3.2318 3.3612
February 3.6251 3.2256 3.3768
March 3.5416 3.3483 3.4455
April 3.7032 3.3440 3.5092
May 3.6241 3.3661 3.4755
June 3.4678 3.2199 3.3600
July 3.4103 3.2171 3.3332
August 3.4175 3.3048 3.3572
September 3.3879 3.3070 3.3464
October 3.3798 3.2782 3.3352
November 3.3783 3.0817 3.3058
December 3.2692 3.0676 3.1599