YEARLY HIGH
0.0029 GHS
YEARLY LOW
0.0025 GHS
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0026 GHS

2016 LBP to GHS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the LBP to GHS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 30, valuing the pair at 0.0029. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 1, dropping to 0.0025.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0003 GHS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0026 to the December average rate of 0.0028, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.98% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0029 was down 2.06% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0029, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 14 GHS
2015 Average 13 GHS
Yearly Trough Low 13 GHS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1.75 GHS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0028
0.0025
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LBP 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 0.0026, compared to 0.0027 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0001 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0026
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0027

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.0002 GHS (High: 0.0029 / Low: 0.0026). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 GHS (High: 0.0026 / Low: 0.0026).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0002
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

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 0.0001 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0001

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2016: 0.0027) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0025), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0001 (+5.65%).

2016 Avg (November) 0.0027
2015 Avg (November) 0.0025

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0026 0.0025 0.0026
February 0.0027 0.0026 0.0026
March 0.0026 0.0025 0.0026
April 0.0026 0.0025 0.0025
May 0.0026 0.0025 0.0025
June 0.0026 0.0025 0.0026
July 0.0026 0.0026 0.0026
August 0.0026 0.0026 0.0026
September 0.0026 0.0026 0.0026
October 0.0026 0.0026 0.0026
November 0.0029 0.0026 0.0027
December 0.0029 0.0027 0.0028