YEARLY HIGH
2.3055 SVC
YEARLY LOW
2.0226 SVC
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.2166 SVC

2016 GHS to SVC Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the GHS to SVC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 3, valuing the pair at 2.3055. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 30, dropping to 2.0226.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2829 SVC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.2476 to the December average rate of 2.0649, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.13% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 2.3055 was down 15.73% compared to the 2015 peak of 2.7358, 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 11,527 SVC
2015 Average 11,636 SVC
Yearly Trough Low 10,113 SVC
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,414.43 SVC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

2.3046
2.0431
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GHS to SVC 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 2.2541, compared to 2.1792 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0749 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.2541
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.1792

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.1873 SVC (High: 2.2099 / Low: 2.0226). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0270 SVC (High: 2.2194 / Low: 2.1924).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.1873
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0270

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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 0.1026 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1026

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2016: 2.2808) against the same month in 2015 (average: 2.2114), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0694 (+3.14%).

2016 Avg (May) 2.2808
2015 Avg (May) 2.2114

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.2957 2.1922 2.2476
February 2.2472 2.1649 2.2039
March 2.2812 2.2338 2.2659
April 2.3041 2.2625 2.2828
May 2.3055 2.2570 2.2808
June 2.2798 2.2119 2.2438
July 2.2252 2.1977 2.2152
August 2.2380 2.1976 2.2181
September 2.2194 2.1924 2.2087
October 2.2183 2.1849 2.2009
November 2.2099 2.0226 2.1674
December 2.1231 2.0256 2.0649