YEARLY HIGH
0.7124 XCD
YEARLY LOW
0.6255 XCD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.6847 XCD

2016 GHS to XCD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the GHS to XCD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 1, valuing the pair at 0.7124. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 30, dropping to 0.6255.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0870 XCD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6941 to the December average rate of 0.6376, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.15% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.7124 was down 15.39% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.8420, 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 3,562 XCD
2015 Average 3,593 XCD
Yearly Trough Low 3,127 XCD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 434.95 XCD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.7124
0.6308
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GHS to XCD 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 0.6966, compared to 0.6728 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0238 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6966
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6728

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.0572 XCD (High: 0.6827 / Low: 0.6255). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0083 XCD (High: 0.6884 / Low: 0.6801).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0572
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0083

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 0.0313 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0313

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2016: 0.7050) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.6838), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0212 (+3.11%).

2016 Avg (May) 0.7050
2015 Avg (May) 0.6838

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.7079 0.6776 0.6941
February 0.6945 0.6695 0.6810
March 0.7049 0.6891 0.7003
April 0.7124 0.6993 0.7056
May 0.7124 0.6972 0.7050
June 0.7038 0.6830 0.6937
July 0.6884 0.6801 0.6844
August 0.6913 0.6788 0.6846
September 0.6849 0.6765 0.6816
October 0.6844 0.6760 0.6798
November 0.6827 0.6255 0.6689
December 0.6547 0.6259 0.6376