2016 VEF to GHS Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.6386 GHS

YEARLY LOW

0.3804 GHS

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.4523 GHS

2016 VEF to GHS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the VEF to GHS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 1, valuing the pair at 0.6386. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 1, dropping to 0.3804.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2582 GHS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6159 to the December average rate of 0.4243, the exchange rate registered a net change of -31.11% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.6386 was down 8.53% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.6982, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,193 GHS

2015 Average 2,992 GHS

Yearly Trough Low 1,902 GHS

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,291.06 GHS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.6520

0.3597

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

VEF 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 0.5021, compared to 0.4024 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0997 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5021

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4024

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.0368 GHS (High: 0.4330 / Low: 0.3963). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0050 GHS (High: 0.3999 / Low: 0.3949).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0368

September Spread (Stable) ±0.0050

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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.2258 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2258

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2016: 0.6277) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.5422), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0855 (+15.77%).

2016 Avg (February) 0.6277

2015 Avg (February) 0.5422

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.6307	0.6037	0.6159
February	0.6386	0.6156	0.6277
March	0.6201	0.6065	0.6099
April	0.3872	0.3805	0.3841
May	0.3884	0.3804	0.3845
June	0.3966	0.3852	0.3908
July	0.3984	0.3917	0.3955
August	0.3985	0.3913	0.3952
September	0.3999	0.3949	0.3969
October	0.4002	0.3952	0.3981
November	0.4330	0.3963	0.4047
December	0.4327	0.4121	0.4243