YEARLY HIGH
2.7359 GHS
YEARLY LOW
2.2194 GHS
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.5596 GHS

2017 AZN to GHS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the AZN to GHS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 27, valuing the pair at 2.7359. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 30, dropping to 2.2194.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5166 GHS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.3162 to the December average rate of 2.6580, the exchange rate registered a net change of 14.76% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 2.7359 was up 4.93% compared to the 2016 peak of 2.6073, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 13,680 GHS
2016 Average 12,319 GHS
Yearly Trough Low 11,097 GHS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,582.78 GHS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

2.6922
2.2821
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AZN 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 2.4987, compared to 2.6204 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1217 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.4987
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.6204

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was February, with a trading range of 0.3768 GHS (High: 2.6291 / Low: 2.2523). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0526 GHS (High: 2.6272 / Low: 2.5746).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.3768
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0526

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 0.1073 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1073

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2017: 2.6515) against the same month in 2016 (average: 2.3667), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2848 (+12.03%).

2017 Avg (November) 2.6515
2016 Avg (November) 2.3667

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.3910 2.2194 2.3162
February 2.6291 2.2523 2.4412
March 2.6814 2.5192 2.6094
April 2.5519 2.4681 2.5021
May 2.6119 2.4829 2.5399
June 2.6104 2.5293 2.5835
July 2.6225 2.5571 2.5990
August 2.6490 2.5879 2.6085
September 2.6630 2.5910 2.6106
October 2.6272 2.5746 2.5950
November 2.7359 2.5923 2.6515
December 2.6801 2.6273 2.6580