YEARLY HIGH
6.9689 UAH
YEARLY LOW
5.9134 UAH
YEARLY AVERAGE
6.4766 UAH

2016 GHS to UAH Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the GHS to UAH exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 28, valuing the pair at 6.9689. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 30, dropping to 5.9134.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.0555 UAH. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 6.2469 to the December average rate of 6.2028, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.71% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 6.9689 was down 15.36% compared to the 2015 peak of 8.2337, 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 34,844 UAH
2015 Average 28,964 UAH
Yearly Trough Low 29,567 UAH
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,277.50 UAH purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

6.8642
6.1427
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GHS to UAH 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 6.5626, compared to 6.3905 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1721 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 6.5626
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 6.3905

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.6649 UAH (High: 6.5782 / Low: 5.9134). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0652 UAH (High: 6.3212 / Low: 6.2560).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.6649
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0652

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.1810 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1810

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2016: 6.6751) against the same month in 2015 (average: 7.1238), the exchange rate shifted by -0.4487 (-6.30%).

2016 Avg (February) 6.6751
2015 Avg (February) 7.1238

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 6.4625 6.0570 6.2469
February 6.9689 6.3412 6.6751
March 6.9658 6.5727 6.8040
April 6.8143 6.5946 6.6732
May 6.6433 6.4963 6.5788
June 6.5307 6.2868 6.3977
July 6.3212 6.2560 6.2873
August 6.6264 6.2448 6.3764
September 6.7742 6.4944 6.6286
October 6.5479 6.3689 6.4748
November 6.5782 5.9134 6.3730
December 6.3911 5.9400 6.2028