YEARLY HIGH
0.0077 GHS
YEARLY LOW
0.0061 GHS
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0067 GHS

2016 SOS to GHS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the SOS to GHS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 29, valuing the pair at 0.0077. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 0.0061.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0015 GHS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0063 to the December average rate of 0.0074, the exchange rate registered a net change of 17.62% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0077 was up 17.55% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0065, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 38 GHS
2015 Average 28 GHS
Yearly Trough Low 31 GHS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 7.54 GHS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0075
0.0062
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SOS 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 0.0064, compared to 0.0069 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0005 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0064
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0069

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.0008 GHS (High: 0.0077 / Low: 0.0068). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 GHS (High: 0.0068 / Low: 0.0068).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0008
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

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 0.0002 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0002

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2016: 0.0070) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0062), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0009 (+13.95%).

2016 Avg (November) 0.0070
2015 Avg (November) 0.0062

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0065 0.0061 0.0063
February 0.0066 0.0064 0.0065
March 0.0064 0.0062 0.0063
April 0.0063 0.0062 0.0063
May 0.0066 0.0062 0.0063
June 0.0068 0.0064 0.0066
July 0.0069 0.0067 0.0068
August 0.0069 0.0067 0.0068
September 0.0068 0.0068 0.0068
October 0.0070 0.0067 0.0068
November 0.0077 0.0068 0.0070
December 0.0076 0.0072 0.0074