2017 BWP to GHS Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.4617 GHS

YEARLY LOW

0.3934 GHS

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.4255 GHS

2017 BWP to GHS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the BWP to GHS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 0.4617. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 8, dropping to 0.3934.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0683 GHS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4054 to the December average rate of 0.4443, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.60% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.4617 was up 13.47% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.4069, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,308 GHS

2016 Average 1,814 GHS

Yearly Trough Low 1,967 GHS

Transaction Impact: A difference of 341.54 GHS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.4487

0.3967

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BWP 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 0.4187, compared to 0.4322 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0135 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4187

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4322

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was March, with a trading range of 0.0475 GHS (High: 0.4594 / Low: 0.4119). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0098 GHS (High: 0.4384 / Low: 0.4286).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0475

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0098

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0373 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0373

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 0.4443) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.3946), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0497 (+12.61%).

2017 Avg (December) 0.4443

2016 Avg (December) 0.3946

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.4149	0.3951	0.4054
February	0.4468	0.4147	0.4260
March	0.4594	0.4119	0.4383
April	0.4119	0.3934	0.4010
May	0.4264	0.3991	0.4127
June	0.4332	0.4197	0.4287
July	0.4360	0.4218	0.4286
August	0.4384	0.4286	0.4326
September	0.4427	0.4266	0.4358
October	0.4291	0.4155	0.4237
November	0.4470	0.4164	0.4284
December	0.4617	0.4318	0.4443