YEARLY HIGH
1.0281 GHS
YEARLY LOW
0.9109 GHS
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.9728 GHS

2016 RON to GHS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the RON to GHS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 6, valuing the pair at 1.0281. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 5, dropping to 0.9109.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1172 GHS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.9332 to the December average rate of 0.9886, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.93% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 1.0281 was down 8.44% compared to the 2015 peak of 1.1229, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 5,141 GHS
2015 Average 4,719 GHS
Yearly Trough Low 4,555 GHS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 586.12 GHS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

1.0042
0.9268
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RON 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 0.9634, compared to 0.9822 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0189 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.9634
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.9822

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.0763 GHS (High: 1.0151 / Low: 0.9387). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0166 GHS (High: 1.0068 / Low: 0.9902).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0763
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0166

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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0221 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0221

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 0.9886) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.9202), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0683 (+7.42%).

2016 Avg (December) 0.9886
2015 Avg (December) 0.9202

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.9560 0.9109 0.9332
February 1.0033 0.9476 0.9828
March 0.9745 0.9484 0.9616
April 0.9849 0.9587 0.9712
May 0.9828 0.9473 0.9628
June 0.9909 0.9484 0.9687
July 0.9889 0.9634 0.9744
August 1.0056 0.9824 0.9908
September 1.0068 0.9902 0.9978
October 1.0040 0.9561 0.9757
November 1.0151 0.9387 0.9663
December 1.0281 0.9528 0.9886