YEARLY HIGH
578.4804 TZS
YEARLY LOW
503.8154 TZS
YEARLY AVERAGE
553.9442 TZS

2016 GHS to TZS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the GHS to TZS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 28, valuing the pair at 578.4804. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 30, dropping to 503.8154.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 74.6650 TZS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 560.7130 to the December average rate of 513.9098, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.35% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 578.4804 was down 12.24% compared to the 2015 peak of 659.1509, 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 2,892,402 TZS
2015 Average 2,699,700 TZS
Yearly Trough Low 2,519,077 TZS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 373,324.85 TZS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

577.8274
508.0991
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GHS to TZS 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 564.0202, compared to 543.8683 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 20.1519 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 564.0202
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 543.8683

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 47.7812 TZS (High: 551.5966 / Low: 503.8154). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 6.9485 TZS (High: 557.3852 / Low: 550.4367).

November Spread (Volatile) ±47.7812
July Spread (Stable) ±6.9485

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 26.2397 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -26.2397

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2016: 572.0167) against the same month in 2015 (average: 494.3230), the exchange rate shifted by +77.6937 (+15.72%).

2016 Avg (April) 572.0167
2015 Avg (April) 494.3230

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 572.1231 549.0269 560.7130
February 562.8096 541.4261 551.1741
March 570.5113 559.3818 566.6307
April 578.4804 566.0954 572.0167
May 577.6139 565.5204 571.1953
June 571.5948 553.9069 562.3912
July 557.3852 550.4367 554.6026
August 559.7520 549.9386 554.4647
September 554.2176 546.3651 550.9483
October 553.4992 545.9354 549.1348
November 551.5966 503.8154 540.1495
December 528.9482 504.5387 513.9098