YEARLY HIGH
0.5752 GHS
YEARLY LOW
0.4903 GHS
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5193 GHS

2016 GTQ to GHS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the GTQ to GHS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 30, valuing the pair at 0.5752. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 28, dropping to 0.4903.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0849 GHS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5088 to the December average rate of 0.5646, the exchange rate registered a net change of 10.96% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.5752 was down 0.53% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.5783, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 GTQ based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 2,876 GHS
2015 Average 2,469 GHS
Yearly Trough Low 2,452 GHS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 424.69 GHS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.5715
0.4886
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GTQ to GHS 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 0.5054, compared to 0.5333 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0279 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5054
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5333

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.0478 GHS (High: 0.5752 / Low: 0.5274). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0055 GHS (High: 0.5325 / Low: 0.5270).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0478
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0055

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0178 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0178

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2016: 0.5378) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.4988), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0389 (+7.80%).

2016 Avg (November) 0.5378
2015 Avg (November) 0.4988

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5212 0.4989 0.5088
February 0.5260 0.5062 0.5178
March 0.5094 0.4957 0.5000
April 0.5008 0.4903 0.4955
May 0.5078 0.4908 0.5006
June 0.5176 0.5027 0.5098
July 0.5236 0.5147 0.5188
August 0.5264 0.5188 0.5230
September 0.5304 0.5232 0.5258
October 0.5325 0.5270 0.5297
November 0.5752 0.5274 0.5378
December 0.5745 0.5487 0.5646