2017 GHS to CDF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

375.6831 CDF

YEARLY LOW

270.3249 CDF

YEARLY AVERAGE

331.1839 CDF

2017 GHS to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the GHS to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 4, valuing the pair at 375.6831. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 5, dropping to 270.3249.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 105.3581 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 282.8458 to the December average rate of 349.7852, the exchange rate registered a net change of 23.67% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 375.6831 was up 32.08% compared to the 2016 peak of 284.4286, 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 1,878,415 CDF

2016 Average 1,225,060 CDF

Yearly Trough Low 1,351,625 CDF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 526,790.69 CDF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

368.2989

275.0774

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GHS to CDF 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 308.6456, compared to 353.7221 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 45.0765 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 308.6456

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 353.7221

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was March, with a trading range of 38.8581 CDF (High: 313.3254 / Low: 274.4673). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 4.5392 CDF (High: 358.8812 / Low: 354.3420).

March Spread (Volatile) ±38.8581

October Spread (Stable) ±4.5392

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 8.3124 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -8.3124

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2017: 360.5304) against the same month in 2016 (average: 247.7393), the exchange rate shifted by +112.7911 (+45.53%).

2017 Avg (August) 360.5304

2016 Avg (August) 247.7393

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	293.6916	270.3249	282.8458
February	294.4874	276.6819	285.9573
March	313.3254	274.4673	293.8476
April	335.9877	311.7458	326.5279
May	335.7679	321.2713	330.4752
June	340.2768	326.6546	332.2200
July	374.0801	339.9214	354.4584
August	375.6831	348.0106	360.5304
September	356.5147	345.2265	352.2180
October	358.8812	354.3420	356.3911
November	357.9738	336.3229	348.9496
December	355.7610	344.5770	349.7852