YEARLY HIGH
0.5411 GHS
YEARLY LOW
0.4746 GHS
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4938 GHS

2016 MOP to GHS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the MOP to GHS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 30, valuing the pair at 0.5411. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 3, dropping to 0.4746.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0665 GHS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4856 to the December average rate of 0.5301, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.18% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.5411 was down 1.96% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.5519, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,705 GHS
2015 Average 2,367 GHS
Yearly Trough Low 2,373 GHS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 332.45 GHS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.5352
0.4744
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MOP 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 0.4849, compared to 0.5026 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0177 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4849
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5026

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.0457 GHS (High: 0.5411 / Low: 0.4953). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0058 GHS (High: 0.4975 / Low: 0.4917).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0457
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0058

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 0.0122 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0122

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2016: 0.5052) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.4778), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0274 (+5.74%).

2016 Avg (November) 0.5052
2015 Avg (November) 0.4778

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4967 0.4766 0.4856
February 0.5036 0.4853 0.4949
March 0.4891 0.4795 0.4828
April 0.4831 0.4750 0.4795
May 0.4842 0.4746 0.4794
June 0.4947 0.4794 0.4874
July 0.4975 0.4917 0.4940
August 0.4974 0.4891 0.4934
September 0.4992 0.4931 0.4955
October 0.5006 0.4933 0.4972
November 0.5411 0.4953 0.5052
December 0.5402 0.5153 0.5301