YEARLY HIGH
0.0870 GHS
YEARLY LOW
0.0803 GHS
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0831 GHS

2016 PHP to GHS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the PHP to GHS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 6, valuing the pair at 0.0870. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 5, dropping to 0.0803.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0067 GHS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0819 to the December average rate of 0.0851, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.93% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0870 was down 11.03% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0978, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 250,000 PHP based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 21,753 GHS
2015 Average 20,761 GHS
Yearly Trough Low 20,068 GHS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,684.37 GHS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0855
0.0816
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PHP 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 0.0827, compared to 0.0835 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0008 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0827
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0835

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.0064 GHS (High: 0.0868 / Low: 0.0804). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0014 GHS (High: 0.0847 / Low: 0.0834).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0064
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0014

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0013 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0013

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 0.0851) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0806), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0045 (+5.60%).

2016 Avg (December) 0.0851
2015 Avg (December) 0.0806

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0835 0.0808 0.0819
February 0.0846 0.0819 0.0833
March 0.0836 0.0821 0.0828
April 0.0838 0.0808 0.0826
May 0.0829 0.0803 0.0819
June 0.0853 0.0823 0.0839
July 0.0847 0.0834 0.0839
August 0.0854 0.0839 0.0846
September 0.0850 0.0819 0.0833
October 0.0830 0.0812 0.0822
November 0.0868 0.0804 0.0820
December 0.0870 0.0825 0.0851