2016 LKR to GHS Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0291 GHS

YEARLY LOW

0.0258 GHS

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0270 GHS

2016 LKR to GHS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the LKR to GHS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 1, valuing the pair at 0.0291. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 30, dropping to 0.0258.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0033 GHS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0270 to the December average rate of 0.0284, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.14% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0291 was down 11.62% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0329, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 146 GHS

2015 Average 139 GHS

Yearly Trough Low 129 GHS

Transaction Impact: A difference of 16.29 GHS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0286

0.0260

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR 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 0.0267, compared to 0.0273 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0006 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0267

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0273

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.0024 GHS (High: 0.0291 / Low: 0.0267). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 GHS (High: 0.0273 / Low: 0.0270).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0024

September Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and September, 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 0.0010 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0010

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 0.0284) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0265), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0019 (+7.04%).

2016 Avg (December) 0.0284

2015 Avg (December) 0.0265

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0277	0.0264	0.0270
February	0.0280	0.0269	0.0275
March	0.0271	0.0258	0.0265
April	0.0266	0.0260	0.0263
May	0.0264	0.0260	0.0262
June	0.0271	0.0259	0.0266
July	0.0273	0.0269	0.0271
August	0.0273	0.0269	0.0271
September	0.0273	0.0270	0.0272
October	0.0272	0.0268	0.0270
November	0.0291	0.0267	0.0272
December	0.0291	0.0277	0.0284