YEARLY HIGH
0.1507 GHS
YEARLY LOW
0.1190 GHS
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1314 GHS

2016 UYU to GHS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the UYU to GHS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 25, valuing the pair at 0.1507. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 6, dropping to 0.1190.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0317 GHS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1270 to the December average rate of 0.1473, the exchange rate registered a net change of 15.99% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.1507 was down 8.40% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.1645, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 753 GHS
2015 Average 694 GHS
Yearly Trough Low 595 GHS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 158.42 GHS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.1500
0.1172
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

UYU 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 0.1237, compared to 0.1390 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0153 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1237
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1390

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.0105 GHS (High: 0.1490 / Low: 0.1385). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0022 GHS (High: 0.1212 / Low: 0.1190).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0105
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0022

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 9 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0056 points.

Longest Streak 9 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0056

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 0.1473) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.1281), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0192 (+14.98%).

2016 Avg (December) 0.1473
2015 Avg (December) 0.1281

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1285 0.1255 0.1270
February 0.1300 0.1208 0.1255
March 0.1212 0.1190 0.1199
April 0.1239 0.1192 0.1215
May 0.1246 0.1196 0.1218
June 0.1288 0.1235 0.1266
July 0.1329 0.1283 0.1304
August 0.1389 0.1330 0.1362
September 0.1401 0.1349 0.1374
October 0.1422 0.1393 0.1411
November 0.1490 0.1385 0.1419
December 0.1507 0.1442 0.1473