2016 GHS to SOS Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2016.
2016 GHS to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016
During 2016, the GHS to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 162.7429. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 29, dropping to 130.6679.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 32.0750 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 159.0629 to the December average rate of 135.2196, the exchange rate registered a net change of -14.99% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 162.7429 was down 27.79% compared to the 2015 peak of 225.3712, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 GHS based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.
GHS to SOS Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 156.6672, compared to 144.4094 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 12.2579 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 15.6571 SOS (High: 146.3251 / Low: 130.6679). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.4212 SOS (High: 148.0182 / Low: 146.5969).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 7.0833 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 159.0629) against the same month in 2015 (average: 219.4914), the exchange rate shifted by -60.4285 (-27.53%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 162.7429 | 154.6978 | 159.0629 |
| February | 156.8449 | 151.5853 | 154.4960 |
| March | 160.2523 | 155.4746 | 158.7345 |
| April | 160.7844 | 157.8775 | 159.2480 |
| May | 160.3356 | 152.6706 | 157.5686 |
| June | 155.9805 | 146.4612 | 150.8933 |
| July | 149.2415 | 145.0033 | 147.5049 |
| August | 149.5986 | 145.3383 | 147.7136 |
| September | 148.0182 | 146.5969 | 147.3423 |
| October | 148.2947 | 143.8335 | 146.3730 |
| November | 146.3251 | 130.6679 | 142.3029 |
| December | 138.5543 | 130.7433 | 135.2196 |