YEARLY HIGH
0.4348 AWG
YEARLY LOW
0.3771 AWG
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4083 AWG

2017 GHS to AWG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the GHS to AWG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 21, valuing the pair at 0.4348. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 6, dropping to 0.3771.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0576 AWG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4191 to the December average rate of 0.3964, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.41% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.4348 was down 8.02% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.4727, 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 2,174 AWG
2016 Average 2,273 AWG
Yearly Trough Low 1,886 AWG
Transaction Impact: A difference of 288.12 AWG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.4299
0.3934
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GHS to AWG 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 0.4133, compared to 0.4034 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0099 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4133
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4034

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was March, with a trading range of 0.0420 AWG (High: 0.4191 / Low: 0.3771). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0046 AWG (High: 0.4095 / Low: 0.4048).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0420
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0046

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 0.0146 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0146

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2017: 0.4269) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.4681), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0413 (-8.82%).

2017 Avg (April) 0.4269
2016 Avg (April) 0.4681

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4249 0.4126 0.4191
February 0.4159 0.3880 0.4045
March 0.4191 0.3771 0.3976
April 0.4348 0.4152 0.4269
May 0.4303 0.4091 0.4208
June 0.4221 0.4045 0.4106
July 0.4130 0.4060 0.4092
August 0.4096 0.3986 0.4056
September 0.4098 0.3965 0.4053
October 0.4095 0.4048 0.4071
November 0.4067 0.3845 0.3969
December 0.4001 0.3949 0.3964