YEARLY HIGH
65.8917 YER
YEARLY LOW
53.2866 YER
YEARLY AVERAGE
60.9283 YER

2016 GHS to YER Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the GHS to YER exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 1, valuing the pair at 65.8917. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 1, dropping to 53.2866.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 12.6052 YER. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 55.2528 to the December average rate of 59.0420, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.86% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 65.8917 was down 1.68% compared to the 2015 peak of 67.0164, 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 329,459 YER
2015 Average 286,120 YER
Yearly Trough Low 266,433 YER
Transaction Impact: A difference of 63,025.79 YER purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

66.2409
53.1106
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GHS to YER 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 59.5462, compared to 62.3103 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.7642 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 59.5462
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 62.3103

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was April, with a trading range of 10.2235 YER (High: 65.8878 / Low: 55.6643). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.7558 YER (High: 63.6784 / Low: 62.9226).

April Spread (Volatile) ±10.2235
July Spread (Stable) ±0.7558

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 2.9106 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.9106

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2016: 65.1467) against the same month in 2015 (average: 54.4339), the exchange rate shifted by +10.7128 (+19.68%).

2016 Avg (May) 65.1467
2015 Avg (May) 54.4339

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 56.3750 53.9458 55.2528
February 55.2759 53.2866 54.2048
March 56.0840 54.8639 55.7393
April 65.8878 55.6643 62.8383
May 65.8917 64.4702 65.1467
June 65.1012 63.0842 64.0952
July 63.6784 62.9226 63.3289
August 63.9721 62.8526 63.4140
September 63.4710 62.7126 63.1643
October 63.4327 62.6251 62.9601
November 63.2256 57.8814 61.9526
December 60.7651 57.8990 59.0420