2016 PLN to GHS Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.0420 GHS

YEARLY LOW

0.9456 GHS

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.0013 GHS

2016 PLN to GHS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the PLN to GHS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 24, valuing the pair at 1.0420. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 15, dropping to 0.9456.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0964 GHS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.9607 to the December average rate of 1.0071, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.84% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 1.0420 was down 12.78% compared to the 2015 peak of 1.1947, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 20,000 PLN based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 20,839 GHS

2015 Average 20,064 GHS

Yearly Trough Low 18,911 GHS

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,927.99 GHS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

1.0335

0.9540

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PLN 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 0.9919, compared to 1.0107 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0188 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.9919

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0107

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.0753 GHS (High: 1.0292 / Low: 0.9539). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0296 GHS (High: 0.9751 / Low: 0.9456).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0753

January Spread (Stable) ±0.0296

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0259 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0259

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2016: 1.0269) against the same month in 2015 (average: 1.0339), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0070 (-0.68%).

2016 Avg (September) 1.0269

2015 Avg (September) 1.0339

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.9751	0.9456	0.9607
February	1.0182	0.9727	1.0022
March	1.0261	0.9758	1.0016
April	1.0352	0.9793	1.0076
May	1.0063	0.9673	0.9829
June	1.0277	0.9714	0.9965
July	1.0129	0.9815	0.9942
August	1.0407	1.0077	1.0269
September	1.0420	1.0096	1.0269
October	1.0396	0.9955	1.0175
November	1.0292	0.9539	0.9916
December	1.0353	0.9711	1.0071