YEARLY HIGH
0.0037 GHS
YEARLY LOW
0.0027 GHS
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0030 GHS

2017 CDF to GHS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the CDF to GHS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 5, valuing the pair at 0.0037. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 5, dropping to 0.0027.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0010 GHS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0035 to the December average rate of 0.0029, the exchange rate registered a net change of -19.18% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0037 was down 15.95% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0044, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 18 GHS
2016 Average 20 GHS
Yearly Trough Low 13 GHS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5.19 GHS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0036
0.0027
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CDF 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 0.0033, compared to 0.0028 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0004 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0033
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0028

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was March, with a trading range of 0.0005 GHS (High: 0.0036 / Low: 0.0032). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 GHS (High: 0.0028 / Low: 0.0028).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0005
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2017. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0003 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0003

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 0.0035) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0042), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0007 (-15.76%).

2017 Avg (January) 0.0035
2016 Avg (January) 0.0042

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0037 0.0034 0.0035
February 0.0036 0.0034 0.0035
March 0.0036 0.0032 0.0034
April 0.0032 0.0030 0.0031
May 0.0031 0.0030 0.0030
June 0.0031 0.0029 0.0030
July 0.0029 0.0027 0.0028
August 0.0029 0.0027 0.0028
September 0.0029 0.0028 0.0028
October 0.0028 0.0028 0.0028
November 0.0030 0.0028 0.0029
December 0.0029 0.0028 0.0029