YEARLY HIGH
1.5224 GHS
YEARLY LOW
1.2781 GHS
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.3789 GHS

2017 BRL to GHS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the BRL to GHS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 1, valuing the pair at 1.5224. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 18, dropping to 1.2781.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2443 GHS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.3428 to the December average rate of 1.3681, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.89% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1.5224 was up 15.80% compared to the 2016 peak of 1.3147, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 25,000 BRL based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 38,061 GHS
2016 Average 28,495 GHS
Yearly Trough Low 31,953 GHS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,108.24 GHS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

1.4630
1.3156
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BRL 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 1.3722, compared to 1.3856 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0134 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.3722
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.3856

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was March, with a trading range of 0.1419 GHS (High: 1.5224 / Low: 1.3806). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0355 GHS (High: 1.4154 / Low: 1.3798).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.1419
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0355

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.1080 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1080

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2017: 1.4507) against the same month in 2016 (average: 1.0453), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4054 (+38.78%).

2017 Avg (March) 1.4507
2016 Avg (March) 1.0453

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.3872 1.2972 1.3428
February 1.4923 1.3902 1.4337
March 1.5224 1.3806 1.4507
April 1.3886 1.3151 1.3427
May 1.3832 1.2781 1.3354
June 1.3524 1.3012 1.3279
July 1.4058 1.3212 1.3705
August 1.4154 1.3798 1.4009
September 1.4375 1.3844 1.4146
October 1.4064 1.3319 1.3791
November 1.4396 1.3292 1.3804
December 1.3903 1.3510 1.3681