YEARLY HIGH
14.1741 GHS
YEARLY LOW
12.5531 GHS
YEARLY AVERAGE
13.0620 GHS

2016 KWD to GHS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the KWD to GHS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 30, valuing the pair at 14.1741. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 10, dropping to 12.5531.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.6210 GHS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 12.8016 to the December average rate of 13.8698, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.34% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 14.1741 was down 2.89% compared to the 2015 peak of 14.5956, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 70,871 GHS
2015 Average 62,770 GHS
Yearly Trough Low 62,766 GHS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 8,104.89 GHS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

13.9872
12.5783
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KWD 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 12.8616, compared to 13.2625 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.4010 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 12.8616
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 13.2625

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 1.1111 GHS (High: 14.1741 / Low: 13.0631). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1552 GHS (High: 13.1717 / Low: 13.0164).

November Spread (Volatile) ±1.1111
July Spread (Stable) ±0.1552

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.4188 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4188

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2016: 13.2886) against the same month in 2015 (average: 12.5583), the exchange rate shifted by +0.7303 (+5.82%).

2016 Avg (November) 13.2886
2015 Avg (November) 12.5583

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 13.1245 12.5531 12.8016
February 13.3610 12.9219 13.2272
March 13.0436 12.6947 12.8084
April 12.7880 12.5758 12.6957
May 12.8169 12.5820 12.7143
June 13.1226 12.7126 12.9220
July 13.1717 13.0164 13.0710
August 13.1794 12.9594 13.0748
September 13.2427 13.0771 13.1384
October 13.2133 13.0422 13.1325
November 14.1741 13.0631 13.2886
December 14.1689 13.4637 13.8698