YEARLY HIGH
1.9669 SRD
YEARLY LOW
0.9897 SRD
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.5499 SRD

2016 GHS to SRD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the GHS to SRD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 21, valuing the pair at 1.9669. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 1, dropping to 0.9897.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.9772 SRD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0260 to the December average rate of 1.7381, the exchange rate registered a net change of 69.40% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 1.9669 was up 87.80% compared to the 2015 peak of 1.0473, 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 9,834 SRD
2015 Average 4,436 SRD
Yearly Trough Low 4,948 SRD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,885.93 SRD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

1.9824
0.9177
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GHS to SRD 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 1.2916, compared to 1.8081 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.5165 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.2916
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.8081

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was October, with a trading range of 0.2276 SRD (High: 1.9403 / Low: 1.7127). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0205 SRD (High: 1.0390 / Low: 1.0186).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.2276
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0205

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0743 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0743

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2016: 1.8936) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.8467), the exchange rate shifted by +1.0470 (+123.66%).

2016 Avg (September) 1.8936
2015 Avg (September) 0.8467

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.0463 1.0015 1.0260
February 1.0266 0.9897 1.0064
March 1.0390 1.0186 1.0345
April 1.5035 1.3169 1.3913
May 1.6742 1.4532 1.5201
June 1.7955 1.6724 1.7714
July 1.7997 1.7778 1.7886
August 1.8702 1.7800 1.8227
September 1.9669 1.8121 1.8936
October 1.9403 1.7127 1.8193
November 1.8305 1.6839 1.7863
December 1.7837 1.6946 1.7381