2017 AWG to GHS Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.6516 GHS

YEARLY LOW

2.3002 GHS

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.4507 GHS

2017 AWG to GHS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the AWG to GHS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 6, valuing the pair at 2.6516. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 23, dropping to 2.3002.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3515 GHS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.3861 to the December average rate of 2.5225, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.72% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 2.6516 was up 10.03% compared to the 2016 peak of 2.4099, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 13,258 GHS

2016 Average 11,008 GHS

Yearly Trough Low 11,501 GHS

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,757.27 GHS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

2.5404

2.3250

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AWG 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 2.4219, compared to 2.4794 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0574 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.4219

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.4794

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was March, with a trading range of 0.2657 GHS (High: 2.6516 / Low: 2.3859). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0280 GHS (High: 2.4703 / Low: 2.4423).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.2657

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0280

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 0.1742 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1742

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2017: 2.5171) against the same month in 2016 (average: 2.1507), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3664 (+17.04%).

2017 Avg (March) 2.5171

2016 Avg (March) 2.1507

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.4235	2.3535	2.3861
February	2.5776	2.4043	2.4728
March	2.6516	2.3859	2.5171
April	2.4087	2.3002	2.3429
May	2.4444	2.3241	2.3770
June	2.4722	2.3692	2.4357
July	2.4629	2.4214	2.4438
August	2.5085	2.4417	2.4658
September	2.5221	2.4402	2.4672
October	2.4703	2.4423	2.4565
November	2.6007	2.4591	2.5206
December	2.5326	2.4997	2.5225