YEARLY HIGH
0.8872 AED
YEARLY LOW
0.7695 AED
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.8354 AED

2017 GHS to AED Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the GHS to AED exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 21, valuing the pair at 0.8872. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 6, dropping to 0.7695.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1177 AED. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.8559 to the December average rate of 0.8142, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.87% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.8872 was down 8.35% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.9680, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 4,436 AED
2016 Average 4,655 AED
Yearly Trough Low 3,848 AED
Transaction Impact: A difference of 588.27 AED purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.8769
0.8054
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GHS to AED 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 0.8435, compared to 0.8272 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0163 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.8435
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.8272

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was March, with a trading range of 0.0856 AED (High: 0.8551 / Low: 0.7695). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0104 AED (High: 0.8400 / Low: 0.8296).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0856
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0104

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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0306 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0306

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2017: 0.8709) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.9589), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0880 (-9.18%).

2017 Avg (April) 0.8709
2016 Avg (April) 0.9589

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.8694 0.8419 0.8559
February 0.8481 0.7915 0.8253
March 0.8551 0.7695 0.8113
April 0.8872 0.8472 0.8709
May 0.8777 0.8346 0.8584
June 0.8613 0.8277 0.8394
July 0.8450 0.8307 0.8374
August 0.8378 0.8203 0.8315
September 0.8379 0.8114 0.8293
October 0.8400 0.8296 0.8351
November 0.8342 0.7904 0.8157
December 0.8224 0.8098 0.8142