YEARLY HIGH
57.8619 SYP
YEARLY LOW
49.4639 SYP
YEARLY AVERAGE
55.0232 SYP

2016 GHS to SYP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the GHS to SYP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 28, valuing the pair at 57.8619. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 30, dropping to 49.4639.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 8.3980 SYP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 56.5396 to the December average rate of 50.4009, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.86% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 57.8619 was down 1.54% compared to the 2015 peak of 58.7689, 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 289,309 SYP
2015 Average 258,917 SYP
Yearly Trough Low 247,319 SYP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 41,989.97 SYP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

58.0084
49.7093
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GHS to SYP 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 56.6119, compared to 53.4345 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 3.1774 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 56.6119
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 53.4345

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 4.6790 SYP (High: 54.1428 / Low: 49.4639). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.6730 SYP (High: 54.2665 / Low: 53.5935).

November Spread (Volatile) ±4.6790
October Spread (Stable) ±0.6730

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 2.5922 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.5922

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2016: 57.3168) against the same month in 2015 (average: 55.0370), the exchange rate shifted by +2.2798 (+4.14%).

2016 Avg (April) 57.3168
2015 Avg (April) 55.0370

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 57.6835 55.1619 56.5396
February 56.5176 54.5058 55.4171
March 57.3123 56.0840 56.9724
April 57.8619 56.8500 57.3168
May 57.8525 56.5931 57.2321
June 57.0828 54.7272 56.1933
July 55.1183 54.3937 54.7126
August 55.0249 54.1454 54.5155
September 54.3750 53.6457 54.1061
October 54.2665 53.5935 53.8788
November 54.1428 49.4639 52.9931
December 51.9302 49.4978 50.4009