2017 GHS to CAD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.3286 CAD

YEARLY LOW

0.2729 CAD

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.2953 CAD

2017 GHS to CAD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the GHS to CAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 4, valuing the pair at 0.3286. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 11, dropping to 0.2729.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0556 CAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3079 to the December average rate of 0.2828, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.14% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.3286 was down 12.43% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.3752, 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 1,643 CAD

2016 Average 1,679 CAD

Yearly Trough Low 1,365 CAD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 278.18 CAD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.3228

0.2735

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GHS to CAD 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 0.3064, compared to 0.2842 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0223 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3064

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2842

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was March, with a trading range of 0.0295 CAD (High: 0.3103 / Low: 0.2808). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0084 CAD (High: 0.2895 / Low: 0.2811).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0295

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0084

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0147 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0147

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2017: 0.3178) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.3376), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0198 (-5.86%).

2017 Avg (May) 0.3178

2016 Avg (May) 0.3376

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.3169	0.2996	0.3079
February	0.3022	0.2852	0.2944
March	0.3103	0.2808	0.2956
April	0.3260	0.3072	0.3187
May	0.3286	0.3072	0.3178
June	0.3154	0.2955	0.3042
July	0.2978	0.2829	0.2895
August	0.2895	0.2811	0.2853
September	0.2823	0.2729	0.2776
October	0.2932	0.2819	0.2864
November	0.2920	0.2746	0.2833
December	0.2865	0.2770	0.2828