YEARLY HIGH
0.0044 GHS
YEARLY LOW
0.0035 GHS
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0041 GHS

2016 CDF to GHS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the CDF to GHS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 17, valuing the pair at 0.0044. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 15, dropping to 0.0035.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0009 GHS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0042 to the December average rate of 0.0036, the exchange rate registered a net change of -13.35% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0044 was down 7.53% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0048, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 22 GHS
2015 Average 20 GHS
Yearly Trough Low 18 GHS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4.43 GHS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0043
0.0036
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CDF 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 0.0042, compared to 0.0040 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0002 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0042
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0040

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.0009 GHS (High: 0.0044 / Low: 0.0035). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 GHS (High: 0.0042 / Low: 0.0041).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0009
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0004 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0004

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2016: 0.0041) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0041), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0000 (-0.94%).

2016 Avg (November) 0.0041
2015 Avg (November) 0.0041

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0043 0.0041 0.0042
February 0.0043 0.0042 0.0043
March 0.0042 0.0041 0.0042
April 0.0042 0.0041 0.0041
May 0.0042 0.0041 0.0041
June 0.0042 0.0041 0.0041
July 0.0042 0.0040 0.0041
August 0.0041 0.0040 0.0040
September 0.0041 0.0040 0.0041
October 0.0042 0.0040 0.0041
November 0.0044 0.0035 0.0041
December 0.0038 0.0035 0.0036