YEARLY HIGH
2.6812 GHS
YEARLY LOW
2.3282 GHS
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.4707 GHS

2017 ANG to GHS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the ANG to GHS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 6, valuing the pair at 2.6812. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 19, dropping to 2.3282.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3530 GHS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.4149 to the December average rate of 2.5267, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.63% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 2.6812 was up 10.20% compared to the 2016 peak of 2.4330, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 13,406 GHS
2016 Average 11,073 GHS
Yearly Trough Low 11,641 GHS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,765.09 GHS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

2.5661
2.3497
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ANG 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 2.4492, compared to 2.4923 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0430 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.4492
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.4923

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was March, with a trading range of 0.2697 GHS (High: 2.6812 / Low: 2.4115). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0198 GHS (High: 2.4733 / Low: 2.4535).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.2697
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0198

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.1803 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1803

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2017: 2.5480) against the same month in 2016 (average: 2.1566), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3914 (+18.15%).

2017 Avg (March) 2.5480
2016 Avg (March) 2.1566

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.4549 2.3778 2.4149
February 2.6067 2.4294 2.4973
March 2.6812 2.4115 2.5480
April 2.4297 2.3282 2.3677
May 2.4817 2.3539 2.4067
June 2.4921 2.4016 2.4606
July 2.4868 2.4507 2.4682
August 2.5116 2.4680 2.4841
September 2.5435 2.4621 2.4859
October 2.4733 2.4535 2.4637
November 2.5976 2.4594 2.5249
December 2.5421 2.5042 2.5267