2016 LRD to GHS Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0476 GHS

YEARLY LOW

0.0415 GHS

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0442 GHS

2016 LRD to GHS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the LRD to GHS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 15, valuing the pair at 0.0476. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 21, dropping to 0.0415.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0062 GHS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0455 to the December average rate of 0.0461, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.29% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0476 was down 8.81% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0522, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 238 GHS

2015 Average 220 GHS

Yearly Trough Low 207 GHS

Transaction Impact: A difference of 30.89 GHS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0474

0.0419

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LRD 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 0.0445, compared to 0.0440 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0005 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0445

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0440

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.0043 GHS (High: 0.0476 / Low: 0.0433). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0006 GHS (High: 0.0436 / Low: 0.0430).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0043

September Spread (Stable) ±0.0006

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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0020 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0020

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2016: 0.0469) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0404), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0066 (+16.25%).

2016 Avg (February) 0.0469

2015 Avg (February) 0.0404

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0470	0.0429	0.0455
February	0.0476	0.0459	0.0469
March	0.0463	0.0453	0.0456
April	0.0456	0.0419	0.0436
May	0.0428	0.0419	0.0424
June	0.0438	0.0424	0.0431
July	0.0440	0.0434	0.0437
August	0.0441	0.0415	0.0430
September	0.0436	0.0430	0.0433
October	0.0442	0.0429	0.0434
November	0.0476	0.0433	0.0444
December	0.0475	0.0449	0.0461