YEARLY HIGH
1.0104 GHS
YEARLY LOW
0.5084 GHS
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.6836 GHS

2016 SRD to GHS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the SRD to GHS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 1, valuing the pair at 1.0104. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 21, dropping to 0.5084.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5020 GHS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.9749 to the December average rate of 0.5754, the exchange rate registered a net change of -40.97% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 1.0104 was down 24.82% compared to the 2015 peak of 1.3441, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 5,052 GHS
2015 Average 5,679 GHS
Yearly Trough Low 2,542 GHS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,510.02 GHS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

1.0402
0.4818
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SRD 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 0.8135, compared to 0.5537 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2597 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.8135
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5537

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was April, with a trading range of 0.0943 GHS (High: 0.7594 / Low: 0.6651). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0068 GHS (High: 0.5625 / Low: 0.5557).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0943
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0068

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.2455 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2455

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2016: 0.9937) against the same month in 2015 (average: 1.0363), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0426 (-4.11%).

2016 Avg (February) 0.9937
2015 Avg (February) 1.0363

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.9985 0.9557 0.9749
February 1.0104 0.9741 0.9937
March 0.9818 0.9624 0.9666
April 0.7594 0.6651 0.7211
May 0.6881 0.5973 0.6598
June 0.5979 0.5570 0.5647
July 0.5625 0.5557 0.5591
August 0.5618 0.5347 0.5487
September 0.5519 0.5084 0.5283
October 0.5839 0.5154 0.5507
November 0.5939 0.5463 0.5600
December 0.5901 0.5606 0.5754