2016 GHS to XAF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

159.7398 XAF

YEARLY LOW

141.9826 XAF

YEARLY AVERAGE

150.4185 XAF

2016 GHS to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the GHS to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 5, valuing the pair at 159.7398. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 6, dropping to 141.9826.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 17.7572 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 155.2966 to the December average rate of 147.0255, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.33% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 159.7398 was down 13.81% compared to the 2015 peak of 185.3385, 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 798,699 XAF

2015 Average 786,823 XAF

Yearly Trough Low 709,913 XAF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 88,786.10 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

156.1237

146.1983

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GHS to XAF 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 151.6809, compared to 149.1561 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 2.5249 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 151.6809

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 149.1561

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 11.7885 XAF (High: 154.8520 / Low: 143.0634). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.3706 XAF (High: 148.8359 / Low: 146.4652).

November Spread (Volatile) ±11.7885

September Spread (Stable) ±2.3706

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 6.2177 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -6.2177

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 155.2966) against the same month in 2015 (average: 173.1191), the exchange rate shifted by -17.8225 (-10.29%).

2016 Avg (January) 155.2966

2015 Avg (January) 173.1191

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	159.7398	151.4338	155.2966
February	154.9414	145.9423	149.0789
March	155.2115	150.8795	152.8636
April	152.6566	149.0052	151.1738
May	153.5823	148.9413	151.5477
June	153.4579	147.0705	150.1250
July	151.4745	149.0830	150.4202
August	150.1582	146.6700	148.8143
September	148.8359	146.4652	148.0668
October	152.3986	147.1660	149.9153
November	154.8520	143.0634	150.6944
December	152.4239	141.9826	147.0255