YEARLY HIGH
0.7824 BRL
YEARLY LOW
0.6568 BRL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.7260 BRL

2017 GHS to BRL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the GHS to BRL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 18, valuing the pair at 0.7824. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 1, dropping to 0.6568.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1256 BRL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7450 to the December average rate of 0.7310, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.88% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.7824 was down 26.04% compared to the 2016 peak of 1.0578, 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 3,912 BRL
2016 Average 4,422 BRL
Yearly Trough Low 3,284 BRL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 627.82 BRL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.7594
0.6836
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GHS to BRL 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 0.7300, compared to 0.7220 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0080 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7300
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7220

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was March, with a trading range of 0.0675 BRL (High: 0.7243 / Low: 0.6568). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0182 BRL (High: 0.7247 / Low: 0.7065).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0675
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0182

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, 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 0.0472 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0472

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2017: 0.7490) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.9228), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1738 (-18.83%).

2017 Avg (May) 0.7490
2016 Avg (May) 0.9228

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.7709 0.7209 0.7450
February 0.7193 0.6701 0.6978
March 0.7243 0.6568 0.6899
April 0.7604 0.7201 0.7449
May 0.7824 0.7230 0.7490
June 0.7686 0.7394 0.7531
July 0.7569 0.7114 0.7300
August 0.7247 0.7065 0.7139
September 0.7223 0.6957 0.7070
October 0.7508 0.7110 0.7253
November 0.7524 0.6946 0.7249
December 0.7402 0.7192 0.7310