YEARLY HIGH
0.0397 GHS
YEARLY LOW
0.0355 GHS
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0367 GHS

2016 NPR to GHS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the NPR to GHS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 6, valuing the pair at 0.0397. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 23, dropping to 0.0355.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0042 GHS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0362 to the December average rate of 0.0390, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.95% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0397 was down 8.30% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0433, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 198 GHS
2015 Average 184 GHS
Yearly Trough Low 177 GHS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 21.11 GHS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0394
0.0355
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NPR 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 0.0361, compared to 0.0374 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0013 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0361
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0374

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.0028 GHS (High: 0.0394 / Low: 0.0367). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0005 GHS (High: 0.0374 / Low: 0.0370).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0028
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0005

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0003 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0003

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 0.0390) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0358), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0032 (+8.94%).

2016 Avg (December) 0.0390
2015 Avg (December) 0.0358

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0368 0.0357 0.0362
February 0.0372 0.0355 0.0363
March 0.0363 0.0358 0.0360
April 0.0364 0.0357 0.0360
May 0.0361 0.0355 0.0358
June 0.0366 0.0356 0.0362
July 0.0370 0.0365 0.0367
August 0.0372 0.0364 0.0368
September 0.0374 0.0368 0.0371
October 0.0374 0.0370 0.0372
November 0.0394 0.0367 0.0374
December 0.0397 0.0380 0.0390