YEARLY HIGH
0.0288 GHS
YEARLY LOW
0.0250 GHS
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0265 GHS

2017 AOA to GHS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the AOA to GHS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 6, valuing the pair at 0.0288. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 23, dropping to 0.0250.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0038 GHS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0259 to the December average rate of 0.0272, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.10% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0288 was up 1.56% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0283, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 144 GHS
2016 Average 121 GHS
Yearly Trough Low 125 GHS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 19.07 GHS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0275
0.0252
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AOA 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 0.0263, compared to 0.0268 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0005 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0263
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0268

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was March, with a trading range of 0.0029 GHS (High: 0.0288 / Low: 0.0259). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 GHS (High: 0.0267 / Low: 0.0264).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0029
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

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 0.0019 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0019

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2017: 0.0273) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0242), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0031 (+12.75%).

2017 Avg (March) 0.0273
2016 Avg (March) 0.0242

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0263 0.0255 0.0259
February 0.0280 0.0261 0.0268
March 0.0288 0.0259 0.0273
April 0.0261 0.0250 0.0254
May 0.0265 0.0252 0.0258
June 0.0267 0.0257 0.0264
July 0.0266 0.0262 0.0264
August 0.0270 0.0264 0.0266
September 0.0273 0.0264 0.0267
October 0.0267 0.0264 0.0265
November 0.0280 0.0265 0.0271
December 0.0273 0.0269 0.0272