YEARLY HIGH
29.0347 XPF
YEARLY LOW
25.7927 XPF
YEARLY AVERAGE
27.3245 XPF

2016 GHS to XPF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the GHS to XPF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 5, valuing the pair at 29.0347. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 6, dropping to 25.7927.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.2421 XPF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 28.2208 to the December average rate of 26.7637, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.16% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 29.0347 was down 13.80% compared to the 2015 peak of 33.6814, 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 145,174 XPF
2015 Average 143,179 XPF
Yearly Trough Low 128,963 XPF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 16,210.30 XPF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

28.3665
26.6180
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GHS to XPF 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 27.5775, compared to 27.0716 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.5059 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 27.5775
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 27.0716

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 2.1269 XPF (High: 28.1458 / Low: 26.0190). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3410 XPF (High: 27.0042 / Low: 26.6632).

November Spread (Volatile) ±2.1269
September Spread (Stable) ±0.3410

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 1.1101 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.1101

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 28.2208) against the same month in 2015 (average: 31.5071), the exchange rate shifted by -3.2863 (-10.43%).

2016 Avg (January) 28.2208
2015 Avg (January) 31.5071

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 29.0347 27.4996 28.2208
February 28.1371 26.5662 27.1106
March 28.2068 27.4467 27.8093
April 27.8248 27.1276 27.5089
May 27.9456 27.1240 27.5652
June 27.8897 26.6947 27.2499
July 27.4733 27.0258 27.2784
August 27.2039 26.5522 26.9809
September 27.0042 26.6632 26.8554
October 27.6818 26.6617 27.1878
November 28.1458 26.0190 27.3633
December 27.6565 25.7927 26.7637