YEARLY HIGH
0.1898 XDR
YEARLY LOW
0.1703 XDR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1823 XDR

2016 GHS to XDR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the GHS to XDR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 5, valuing the pair at 0.1898. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 6, dropping to 0.1703.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0195 XDR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1860 to the December average rate of 0.1753, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.74% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.1898 was down 13.87% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.2204, 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 949 XDR
2015 Average 951 XDR
Yearly Trough Low 851 XDR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 97.63 XDR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.1870
0.1742
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GHS to XDR 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 0.1842, compared to 0.1805 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0037 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1842
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1805

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.0139 XDR (High: 0.1848 / Low: 0.1709). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0022 XDR (High: 0.1832 / Low: 0.1810).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0139
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0022

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2016. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0061 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0061

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 0.1860) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.2156), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0296 (-13.74%).

2016 Avg (January) 0.1860
2015 Avg (January) 0.2156

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1898 0.1818 0.1860
February 0.1861 0.1786 0.1808
March 0.1871 0.1843 0.1857
April 0.1865 0.1838 0.1853
May 0.1861 0.1835 0.1849
June 0.1855 0.1786 0.1823
July 0.1832 0.1810 0.1821
August 0.1831 0.1800 0.1814
September 0.1814 0.1792 0.1805
October 0.1841 0.1797 0.1823
November 0.1848 0.1709 0.1813
December 0.1813 0.1703 0.1753