2017 GHS to BBD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.4831 BBD

YEARLY LOW

0.4190 BBD

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.4549 BBD

2017 GHS to BBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the GHS to BBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 21, valuing the pair at 0.4831. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 6, dropping to 0.4190.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0640 BBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4661 to the December average rate of 0.4434, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.89% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.4831 was down 8.36% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.5271, 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 2,415 BBD

2016 Average 2,535 BBD

Yearly Trough Low 2,095 BBD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 320.13 BBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.4775

0.4385

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GHS to BBD 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 0.4593, compared to 0.4504 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0089 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4593

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4504

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was March, with a trading range of 0.0466 BBD (High: 0.4656 / Low: 0.4190). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0056 BBD (High: 0.4574 / Low: 0.4517).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0466

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0056

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 0.0168 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0168

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2017: 0.4742) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.5222), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0479 (-9.18%).

2017 Avg (April) 0.4742

2016 Avg (April) 0.5222

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.4725	0.4582	0.4661
February	0.4617	0.4310	0.4493
March	0.4656	0.4190	0.4418
April	0.4831	0.4613	0.4742
May	0.4779	0.4544	0.4674
June	0.4690	0.4507	0.4571
July	0.4601	0.4523	0.4560
August	0.4562	0.4467	0.4528
September	0.4562	0.4418	0.4516
October	0.4574	0.4517	0.4547
November	0.4542	0.4304	0.4442
December	0.4478	0.4410	0.4434