YEARLY HIGH
3.4534 GHS
YEARLY LOW
2.9176 GHS
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.1884 GHS

2017 BND to GHS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the BND to GHS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 27, valuing the pair at 3.4534. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 2.9176.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5358 GHS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.0028 to the December average rate of 3.3512, the exchange rate registered a net change of 11.60% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 3.4534 was up 13.74% compared to the 2016 peak of 3.0362, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 17,267 GHS
2016 Average 14,300 GHS
Yearly Trough Low 14,588 GHS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,678.85 GHS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

3.3860
2.9680
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BND 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 3.1040, compared to 3.2727 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1687 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.1040
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.2727

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was March, with a trading range of 0.3144 GHS (High: 3.3820 / Low: 3.0676). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0404 GHS (High: 3.2540 / Low: 3.2136).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.3144
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0404

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 0.2093 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2093

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2017: 3.3237) against the same month in 2016 (average: 2.8622), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4615 (+16.12%).

2017 Avg (November) 3.3237
2016 Avg (November) 2.8622

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.0898 2.9176 3.0028
February 3.3176 3.0672 3.1491
March 3.3820 3.0676 3.2242
April 3.0963 2.9666 3.0149
May 3.1786 2.9860 3.0698
June 3.1927 3.0949 3.1634
July 3.2483 3.1548 3.2000
August 3.2874 3.2264 3.2467
September 3.3309 3.2413 3.2824
October 3.2540 3.2136 3.2325
November 3.4534 3.2253 3.3237
December 3.3970 3.3111 3.3512