2016 GHS to ZMK Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1384.5759 ZMK

YEARLY LOW

1215.5192 ZMK

YEARLY AVERAGE

1331.0710 ZMK

2016 GHS to ZMK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the GHS to ZMK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 1, valuing the pair at 1384.5759. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 30, dropping to 1215.5192.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 169.0567 ZMK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1349.8405 to the December average rate of 1239.6498, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.16% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 1384.5759 was down 15.43% compared to the 2015 peak of 1637.2677, 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 6,922,879 ZMK

2015 Average 6,987,780 ZMK

Yearly Trough Low 6,077,596 ZMK

Transaction Impact: A difference of 845,283.32 ZMK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

1384.5155

1226.4801

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GHS to ZMK 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 1354.2138, compared to 1307.9283 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 46.2855 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1354.2138

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1307.9283

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 113.1882 ZMK (High: 1328.7074 / Low: 1215.5192). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 16.4210 ZMK (High: 1332.8185 / Low: 1316.3976).

November Spread (Volatile) ±113.1882

September Spread (Stable) ±16.4210

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 61.7824 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -61.7824

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2016: 1369.9583) against the same month in 2015 (average: 1329.6532), the exchange rate shifted by +40.3052 (+3.03%).

2016 Avg (May) 1369.9583

2015 Avg (May) 1329.6532

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1376.7003	1317.7326	1349.8405
February	1350.4821	1301.8977	1324.2394
March	1370.5812	1340.1854	1361.8439
April	1384.3996	1359.9843	1371.3459
May	1384.5759	1355.6446	1369.9583
June	1367.8558	1327.4094	1348.0547
July	1337.7622	1317.5091	1325.8567
August	1345.5244	1313.1086	1331.7541
September	1332.8185	1316.3976	1326.4946
October	1332.1156	1315.4233	1322.3826
November	1328.7074	1215.5192	1301.4321
December	1275.8912	1216.0899	1239.6498