2017 GHS to BWP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.5420 BWP

YEARLY LOW

2.1659 BWP

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.3532 BWP

2017 GHS to BWP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the GHS to BWP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 8, valuing the pair at 2.5420. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 2.1659.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3761 BWP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.4671 to the December average rate of 2.2517, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.73% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 2.5420 was down 16.19% compared to the 2016 peak of 3.0333, 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 12,710 BWP

2016 Average 13,809 BWP

Yearly Trough Low 10,830 BWP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,880.50 BWP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

2.5181

2.2275

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GHS to BWP 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 2.3917, compared to 2.3147 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0769 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.3917

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.3147

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was March, with a trading range of 0.2510 BWP (High: 2.4275 / Low: 2.1765). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0521 BWP (High: 2.3331 / Low: 2.2810).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.2510

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0521

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 0.1183 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1183

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2017: 2.4938) against the same month in 2016 (average: 2.8198), the exchange rate shifted by -0.3260 (-11.56%).

2017 Avg (April) 2.4938

2016 Avg (April) 2.8198

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.5308	2.4100	2.4671
February	2.4117	2.2381	2.3488
March	2.4275	2.1765	2.2827
April	2.5420	2.4275	2.4938
May	2.5056	2.3451	2.4244
June	2.3824	2.3085	2.3330
July	2.3710	2.2936	2.3335
August	2.3331	2.2810	2.3116
September	2.3439	2.2590	2.2950
October	2.4067	2.3305	2.3606
November	2.4016	2.2370	2.3359
December	2.3162	2.1659	2.2517