YEARLY HIGH
0.4506 AZN
YEARLY LOW
0.3655 AZN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3914 AZN

2017 GHS to AZN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the GHS to AZN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 30, valuing the pair at 0.4506. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 27, dropping to 0.3655.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0851 AZN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4319 to the December average rate of 0.3762, the exchange rate registered a net change of -12.90% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.4506 was up 4.46% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.4313, 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 2,253 AZN
2016 Average 2,031 AZN
Yearly Trough Low 1,828 AZN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 425.36 AZN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.4375
0.3707
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GHS to AZN 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 0.4011, compared to 0.3817 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0194 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4011
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3817

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was February, with a trading range of 0.0636 AZN (High: 0.4440 / Low: 0.3804). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0075 AZN (High: 0.3806 / Low: 0.3731).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0636
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0075

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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0271 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0271

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 0.4319) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.4070), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0249 (+6.12%).

2017 Avg (January) 0.4319
2016 Avg (January) 0.4070

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4506 0.4182 0.4319
February 0.4440 0.3804 0.4105
March 0.3970 0.3729 0.3834
April 0.4052 0.3919 0.3997
May 0.4028 0.3829 0.3938
June 0.3954 0.3831 0.3871
July 0.3911 0.3813 0.3848
August 0.3864 0.3775 0.3834
September 0.3860 0.3755 0.3831
October 0.3884 0.3806 0.3854
November 0.3858 0.3655 0.3773
December 0.3806 0.3731 0.3762