2016 PGK to GHS Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.3635 GHS

YEARLY LOW

1.1967 GHS

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.2611 GHS

2016 PGK to GHS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the PGK to GHS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 1, valuing the pair at 1.3635. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 3, dropping to 1.1967.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1668 GHS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.2909 to the December average rate of 1.3351, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.43% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 1.3635 was down 15.47% compared to the 2015 peak of 1.6129, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 6,817 GHS

2015 Average 6,837 GHS

Yearly Trough Low 5,983 GHS

Transaction Impact: A difference of 833.91 GHS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

1.3472

1.2023

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PGK 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 1.2550, compared to 1.2672 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0122 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.2550

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.2672

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.1137 GHS (High: 1.3624 / Low: 1.2486). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0201 GHS (High: 1.2620 / Low: 1.2419).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.1137

July Spread (Stable) ±0.0201

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 0.0459 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0459

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 1.3351) against the same month in 2015 (average: 1.2748), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0603 (+4.73%).

2016 Avg (December) 1.3351

2015 Avg (December) 1.2748

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.3233	1.2670	1.2909
February	1.3300	1.2695	1.3049
March	1.2908	1.2402	1.2590
April	1.2503	1.2046	1.2270
May	1.2405	1.1967	1.2144
June	1.2578	1.2133	1.2339
July	1.2620	1.2419	1.2478
August	1.2552	1.2336	1.2450
September	1.2597	1.2370	1.2491
October	1.2627	1.2376	1.2533
November	1.3624	1.2486	1.2729
December	1.3635	1.2973	1.3351