YEARLY HIGH
0.6662 GHS
YEARLY LOW
0.6110 GHS
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.6404 GHS

2016 SDG to GHS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the SDG to GHS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 30, valuing the pair at 0.6662. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 15, dropping to 0.6110.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0552 GHS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6363 to the December average rate of 0.6526, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.56% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.6662 was down 9.65% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.7373, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,331 GHS
2015 Average 3,143 GHS
Yearly Trough Low 3,055 GHS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 275.83 GHS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.6553
0.6220
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SDG 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 0.6363, compared to 0.6446 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0083 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6363
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6446

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.0552 GHS (High: 0.6662 / Low: 0.6110). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0078 GHS (High: 0.6541 / Low: 0.6464).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0552
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0078

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0176 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0176

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2016: 0.6248) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.6260), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0012 (-0.18%).

2016 Avg (November) 0.6248
2015 Avg (November) 0.6260

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.6532 0.6191 0.6363
February 0.6615 0.6379 0.6504
March 0.6417 0.6280 0.6328
April 0.6329 0.6225 0.6281
May 0.6363 0.6228 0.6295
June 0.6505 0.6303 0.6405
July 0.6541 0.6464 0.6492
August 0.6544 0.6426 0.6486
September 0.6553 0.6470 0.6505
October 0.6559 0.6138 0.6418
November 0.6662 0.6110 0.6248
December 0.6653 0.6348 0.6526