2016 GHS to XOF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

160.1600 XOF

YEARLY LOW

142.0892 XOF

YEARLY AVERAGE

150.8960 XOF

2016 GHS to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the GHS to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 5, valuing the pair at 160.1600. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 6, dropping to 142.0892.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 18.0708 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 156.0198 to the December average rate of 146.8853, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.85% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 160.1600 was down 13.54% compared to the 2015 peak of 185.2486, 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 800,800 XOF

2015 Average 786,861 XOF

Yearly Trough Low 710,446 XOF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 90,353.87 XOF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

156.9332

145.9719

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GHS to XOF 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 152.4195, compared to 149.3725 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 3.0470 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 152.4195

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 149.3725

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 11.8743 XOF (High: 154.9507 / Low: 143.0764). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.1911 XOF (High: 149.2197 / Low: 147.0286).

November Spread (Volatile) ±11.8743

September Spread (Stable) ±2.1911

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 6.0252 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -6.0252

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 156.0198) against the same month in 2015 (average: 173.0097), the exchange rate shifted by -16.9900 (-9.82%).

2016 Avg (January) 156.0198

2015 Avg (January) 173.0097

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	160.1600	152.0280	156.0198
February	155.0614	147.0732	149.9946
March	156.0126	151.5213	153.6297
April	153.5391	150.0820	152.0268
May	154.3379	149.0729	152.3452
June	154.0955	147.1443	150.5008
July	152.1180	149.1034	150.7232
August	150.6124	146.6340	149.1781
September	149.2197	147.0286	148.3062
October	152.9798	147.7819	150.2182
November	154.9507	143.0764	150.9238
December	151.9837	142.0892	146.8853