YEARLY HIGH
0.0625 GHS
YEARLY LOW
0.0503 GHS
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0565 GHS

2016 KGS to GHS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the KGS to GHS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 30, valuing the pair at 0.0625. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 10, dropping to 0.0503.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0122 GHS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0513 to the December average rate of 0.0612, the exchange rate registered a net change of 19.31% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0625 was down 14.19% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0728, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 313 GHS
2015 Average 295 GHS
Yearly Trough Low 251 GHS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 61.15 GHS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0622
0.0503
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KGS 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 0.0544, compared to 0.0586 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0042 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0544
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0586

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.0050 GHS (High: 0.0625 / Low: 0.0575). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0010 GHS (High: 0.0586 / Low: 0.0576).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0050
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0010

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0012 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0012

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2016: 0.0586) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0532), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0053 (+10.05%).

2016 Avg (November) 0.0586
2015 Avg (November) 0.0532

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0525 0.0503 0.0513
February 0.0543 0.0523 0.0530
March 0.0545 0.0529 0.0534
April 0.0562 0.0546 0.0555
May 0.0567 0.0554 0.0561
June 0.0587 0.0561 0.0574
July 0.0591 0.0581 0.0587
August 0.0584 0.0569 0.0575
September 0.0584 0.0571 0.0576
October 0.0586 0.0576 0.0582
November 0.0625 0.0575 0.0586
December 0.0625 0.0595 0.0612