2016 GHS to STD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

5936.2947 STD

YEARLY LOW

5315.6330 STD

YEARLY AVERAGE

5610.6995 STD

2016 GHS to STD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the GHS to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 6, valuing the pair at 5936.2947. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 6, dropping to 5315.6330.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 620.6617 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5792.0254 to the December average rate of 5494.1566, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.14% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 5936.2947 was down 14.04% compared to the 2015 peak of 6905.6506, 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 29,681,474 STD

2015 Average 29,353,790 STD

Yearly Trough Low 26,578,165 STD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,103,308.54 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

5821.8123

5464.3697

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GHS to STD 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 5658.9453, compared to 5562.4537 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 96.4916 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5658.9453

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5562.4537

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 417.5734 STD (High: 5765.1449 / Low: 5347.5715). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 85.8450 STD (High: 5561.1007 / Low: 5475.2556).

November Spread (Volatile) ±417.5734

September Spread (Stable) ±85.8450

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and November, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 210.2413 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -210.2413

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 5792.0254) against the same month in 2015 (average: 6452.2291), the exchange rate shifted by -660.2038 (-10.23%).

2016 Avg (January) 5792.0254

2015 Avg (January) 6452.2291

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	5936.2947	5654.9251	5792.0254
February	5765.8138	5504.1239	5581.7841
March	5818.9461	5633.2006	5714.1435
April	5683.8232	5556.4257	5631.9245
May	5724.9315	5552.2108	5644.9974
June	5719.9277	5318.1428	5588.7973
July	5654.1979	5567.4591	5605.0014
August	5596.4996	5454.7933	5545.0655
September	5561.1007	5475.2556	5520.3352
October	5690.3433	5441.0759	5587.2527
November	5765.1449	5347.5715	5622.9110
December	5664.9226	5315.6330	5494.1566