2017 GHS to BYR Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2017.
2017 GHS to BYR Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017
During 2017, the GHS to BYR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 21, valuing the pair at 4836.9477. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 27, dropping to 0.2152.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4836.7325 BYR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3611.2190 to the December average rate of 0.2217, the exchange rate registered a net change of -99.99% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 4836.9477 was down 13.15% compared to the 2016 peak of 5569.3413, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 GHS based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.
GHS to BYR Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 2780.4259, compared to 0.2252 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 2780.2007 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2017 was May, with a trading range of 4785.5186 BYR (High: 4785.7458 / Low: 0.2272). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0028 BYR (High: 0.2287 / Low: 0.2259).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween February and April, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 2751.0547 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2017: 4748.4344) against the same month in 2016 (average: 5185.6721), the exchange rate shifted by -437.2377 (-8.43%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 4728.3522 | 0.2302 | 3611.2190 |
| February | 4564.3875 | 0.2245 | 1901.6491 |
| March | 4662.4590 | 4195.8402 | 4423.6444 |
| April | 4836.9477 | 4619.0496 | 4748.4344 |
| May | 4785.7458 | 0.2272 | 1997.3797 |
| June | 0.2345 | 0.2253 | 0.2285 |
| July | 0.2300 | 0.2262 | 0.2280 |
| August | 0.2281 | 0.2233 | 0.2264 |
| September | 0.2281 | 0.2209 | 0.2258 |
| October | 0.2287 | 0.2259 | 0.2274 |
| November | 0.2271 | 0.2152 | 0.2221 |
| December | 0.2239 | 0.2205 | 0.2217 |