YEARLY HIGH
0.4295 ANG
YEARLY LOW
0.3730 ANG
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4050 ANG

2017 GHS to ANG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the GHS to ANG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 19, valuing the pair at 0.4295. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 6, dropping to 0.3730.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0566 ANG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4141 to the December average rate of 0.3958, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.43% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.4295 was down 8.89% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.4714, 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 2,148 ANG
2016 Average 2,260 ANG
Yearly Trough Low 1,865 ANG
Transaction Impact: A difference of 282.76 ANG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.4253
0.3899
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GHS to ANG 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 0.4087, compared to 0.4013 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0074 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4087
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4013

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was March, with a trading range of 0.0417 ANG (High: 0.4147 / Low: 0.3730). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0033 ANG (High: 0.4076 / Low: 0.4043).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0417
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0033

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 0.0135 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0135

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2017: 0.4224) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.4669), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0445 (-9.53%).

2017 Avg (April) 0.4224
2016 Avg (April) 0.4669

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4206 0.4074 0.4141
February 0.4116 0.3836 0.4006
March 0.4147 0.3730 0.3928
April 0.4295 0.4116 0.4224
May 0.4248 0.4030 0.4156
June 0.4164 0.4013 0.4064
July 0.4080 0.4021 0.4052
August 0.4052 0.3982 0.4026
September 0.4062 0.3932 0.4023
October 0.4076 0.4043 0.4059
November 0.4066 0.3850 0.3962
December 0.3993 0.3934 0.3958