YEARLY HIGH
161.2906 CLP
YEARLY LOW
135.5340 CLP
YEARLY AVERAGE
147.5747 CLP

2017 GHS to CLP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the GHS to CLP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 4, valuing the pair at 161.2906. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 135.5340.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 25.7566 CLP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 153.8119 to the December average rate of 140.8111, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.45% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 161.2906 was down 15.49% compared to the 2016 peak of 190.8505, 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 806,453 CLP
2016 Average 857,627 CLP
Yearly Trough Low 677,670 CLP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 128,783.17 CLP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

158.6086
139.0884
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GHS to CLP 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 151.4913, compared to 143.6582 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 7.8331 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 151.4913
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 143.6582

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was March, with a trading range of 15.6854 CLP (High: 153.6595 / Low: 137.9741). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 4.8659 CLP (High: 144.3940 / Low: 139.5280).

March Spread (Volatile) ±15.6854
September Spread (Stable) ±4.8659

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 9.3187 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -9.3187

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2017: 156.9819) against the same month in 2016 (average: 177.8498), the exchange rate shifted by -20.8679 (-11.73%).

2017 Avg (May) 156.9819
2016 Avg (May) 177.8498

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 159.2449 148.9925 153.8119
February 147.9859 139.8687 144.4932
March 153.6595 137.9741 146.1471
April 158.0100 152.2058 155.5364
May 161.2906 152.2250 156.9819
June 156.8529 149.4237 151.9771
July 152.0818 146.6915 150.0408
August 148.4481 141.4237 145.6925
September 144.3940 139.5280 141.3227
October 145.8759 140.9296 143.3670
November 144.0763 137.2723 140.7151
December 146.1384 135.5340 140.8111