YEARLY HIGH
0.4850 BZD
YEARLY LOW
0.4211 BZD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4574 BZD

2017 GHS to BZD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the GHS to BZD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 19, valuing the pair at 0.4850. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 6, dropping to 0.4211.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0639 BZD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4683 to the December average rate of 0.4457, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.84% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.4850 was down 7.96% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.5269, 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 2,425 BZD
2016 Average 2,534 BZD
Yearly Trough Low 2,106 BZD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 319.47 BZD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.4804
0.4403
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GHS to BZD 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 0.4615, compared to 0.4533 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0082 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4615
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4533

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was March, with a trading range of 0.0471 BZD (High: 0.4682 / Low: 0.4211). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0043 BZD (High: 0.4602 / Low: 0.4559).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0471
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0043

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 0.0167 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0167

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2017: 0.4770) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.5210), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0440 (-8.44%).

2017 Avg (April) 0.4770
2016 Avg (April) 0.5210

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4749 0.4599 0.4683
February 0.4637 0.4332 0.4516
March 0.4682 0.4211 0.4436
April 0.4850 0.4647 0.4770
May 0.4804 0.4550 0.4696
June 0.4702 0.4531 0.4590
July 0.4620 0.4554 0.4585
August 0.4588 0.4509 0.4558
September 0.4599 0.4452 0.4555
October 0.4602 0.4559 0.4579
November 0.4579 0.4339 0.4463
December 0.4497 0.4430 0.4457