2017 GHS to BIF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

408.8839 BIF

YEARLY LOW

356.1980 BIF

YEARLY AVERAGE

391.7148 BIF

2017 GHS to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the GHS to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 5, valuing the pair at 408.8839. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 6, dropping to 356.1980.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 52.6859 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 391.4664 to the December average rate of 389.8705, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.41% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 408.8839 was down 5.16% compared to the 2016 peak of 431.1216, 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 2,044,419 BIF

2016 Average 2,048,099 BIF

Yearly Trough Low 1,780,990 BIF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 263,429.57 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

405.2034

371.8974

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GHS to BIF 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 390.1870, compared to 393.2425 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 3.0555 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 390.1870

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 393.2425

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was March, with a trading range of 39.1494 BIF (High: 395.3474 / Low: 356.1980). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 7.3948 BIF (High: 394.5470 / Low: 387.1522).

March Spread (Volatile) ±39.1494

December Spread (Stable) ±7.3948

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 11.0269 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -11.0269

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2017: 398.0447) against the same month in 2016 (average: 406.6918), the exchange rate shifted by -8.6471 (-2.13%).

2017 Avg (May) 398.0447

2016 Avg (May) 406.6918

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	397.1963	384.2572	391.4664
February	390.3596	364.9292	380.4395
March	395.3474	356.1980	374.6729
April	408.6449	391.1013	402.4279
May	408.8839	384.9717	398.0447
June	404.7340	389.3162	394.0706
July	397.4587	387.0662	393.2585
August	397.7386	388.5843	393.5357
September	397.5522	386.3495	394.1617
October	403.8195	395.8772	398.7315
November	399.1151	378.1473	389.8974
December	394.5470	387.1522	389.8705