YEARLY HIGH
0.5572 GHS
YEARLY LOW
0.4890 GHS
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5086 GHS

2016 HKD to GHS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the HKD to GHS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 30, valuing the pair at 0.5572. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 4, dropping to 0.4890.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0682 GHS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5003 to the December average rate of 0.5462, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.18% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.5572 was down 2.09% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.5691, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 25,000 HKD based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 13,930 GHS
2015 Average 12,191 GHS
Yearly Trough Low 12,224 GHS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,705.73 GHS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.5514
0.4886
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HKD 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 0.4994, compared to 0.5178 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0183 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4994
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5178

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.0474 GHS (High: 0.5572 / Low: 0.5098). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0062 GHS (High: 0.5123 / Low: 0.5061).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0474
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0062

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0126 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0126

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2016: 0.5206) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.4924), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0282 (+5.72%).

2016 Avg (November) 0.5206
2015 Avg (November) 0.4924

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5117 0.4914 0.5003
February 0.5186 0.5001 0.5096
March 0.5043 0.4941 0.4970
April 0.4981 0.4891 0.4938
May 0.4987 0.4890 0.4938
June 0.5100 0.4942 0.5020
July 0.5123 0.5061 0.5090
August 0.5124 0.5035 0.5083
September 0.5144 0.5080 0.5105
October 0.5147 0.5083 0.5120
November 0.5572 0.5098 0.5206
December 0.5569 0.5305 0.5462