2017 GHS to CLP Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2017.
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.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 GHS based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.
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)
SeasonalThe 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.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe 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).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing 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%).
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 |