YEARLY HIGH
1438.6121 SLL
YEARLY LOW
998.7166 SLL
YEARLY AVERAGE
1218.3351 SLL

2016 GHS to SLL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the GHS to SLL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 22, valuing the pair at 1438.6121. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 21, dropping to 998.7166.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 439.8956 SLL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1066.2275 to the December average rate of 1305.3374, the exchange rate registered a net change of 22.43% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 1438.6121 was up 8.34% compared to the 2015 peak of 1327.9039, 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 7,193,061 SLL
2015 Average 5,521,121 SLL
Yearly Trough Low 4,993,583 SLL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,199,477.89 SLL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

1461.7129
990.0874
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GHS to SLL 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 1047.1602, compared to 1389.5100 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 342.3498 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1047.1602
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1389.5100

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 321.4664 SLL (High: 1320.1830 / Low: 998.7166). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 13.5305 SLL (High: 1040.6674 / Low: 1027.1369).

June Spread (Volatile) ±321.4664
April Spread (Stable) ±13.5305

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 80.8484 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -80.8484

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2016: 1409.8715) against the same month in 2015 (average: 940.3220), the exchange rate shifted by +469.5495 (+49.93%).

2016 Avg (August) 1409.8715
2015 Avg (August) 940.3220

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1100.2090 1034.0027 1066.2275
February 1050.4217 1023.5168 1032.6899
March 1059.1100 1038.0786 1048.8873
April 1040.6674 1027.1369 1035.5837
May 1040.3279 1020.4108 1029.3895
June 1320.1830 998.7166 1070.1831
July 1408.4314 1388.0013 1397.9630
August 1438.6121 1385.2073 1409.8715
September 1433.5599 1403.4937 1422.4108
October 1425.7972 1401.4204 1415.2915
November 1421.7699 1288.6216 1386.1858
December 1344.2708 1279.7682 1305.3374