2017 GHS to BTN Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

16.1445 BTN

YEARLY LOW

13.2297 BTN

YEARLY AVERAGE

14.8020 BTN

2017 GHS to BTN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the GHS to BTN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 11, valuing the pair at 16.1445. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 16, dropping to 13.2297.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.9147 BTN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 15.8657 to the December average rate of 14.2424, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.23% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 16.1445 was down 8.42% compared to the 2016 peak of 17.6280, 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 80,722 BTN

2016 Average 85,133 BTN

Yearly Trough Low 66,149 BTN

Transaction Impact: A difference of 14,573.72 BTN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

16.0281

14.0801

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GHS to BTN 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 15.0976, compared to 14.5064 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.5912 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 15.0976

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 14.5064

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 1.3539 BTN (High: 14.5836 / Low: 13.2297). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1712 BTN (High: 14.8746 / Low: 14.7034).

August Spread (Volatile) ±1.3539

October Spread (Stable) ±0.1712

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.7967 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.7967

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 15.8657) against the same month in 2016 (average: 17.2833), the exchange rate shifted by -1.4176 (-8.20%).

2017 Avg (January) 15.8657

2016 Avg (January) 17.2833

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	16.1445	15.6080	15.8657
February	15.5278	14.3904	15.0690
March	15.2320	13.9879	14.5630
April	15.6084	14.9607	15.3052
May	15.3583	14.6892	15.0556
June	15.1054	14.5183	14.7271
July	14.8282	14.5635	14.6971
August	14.5836	13.2297	14.3585
September	14.9028	14.3672	14.5390
October	14.8746	14.7034	14.8006
November	14.7141	13.9217	14.4007
December	14.4052	14.0733	14.2424