YEARLY HIGH
711.9668 COP
YEARLY LOW
622.4359 COP
YEARLY AVERAGE
670.8502 COP

2017 GHS to COP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the GHS to COP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 7, valuing the pair at 711.9668. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 6, dropping to 622.4359.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 89.5309 COP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 684.7595 to the December average rate of 662.6078, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.23% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 711.9668 was down 17.56% compared to the 2016 peak of 863.5680, 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 3,559,834 COP
2016 Average 3,867,849 COP
Yearly Trough Low 3,112,180 COP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 447,654.47 COP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

696.1362
641.9880
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GHS to COP 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 670.6159, compared to 671.0846 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.4687 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 670.6159
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 671.0846

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was May, with a trading range of 56.3209 COP (High: 711.9668 / Low: 655.6459). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 19.2484 COP (High: 672.2946 / Low: 653.0463).

May Spread (Volatile) ±56.3209
December Spread (Stable) ±19.2484

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 38.2592 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -38.2592

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2017: 683.9474) against the same month in 2016 (average: 781.2624), the exchange rate shifted by -97.3150 (-12.46%).

2017 Avg (May) 683.9474
2016 Avg (May) 781.2624

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 708.0280 666.0803 684.7595
February 665.8705 626.9330 646.5004
March 674.6768 622.4359 649.2122
April 698.9317 662.8689 682.3873
May 711.9668 655.6459 683.9474
June 697.5331 658.8575 676.8885
July 706.4031 675.5929 691.6238
August 682.9161 662.7189 672.4155
September 670.9452 648.7989 658.5752
October 691.1085 658.4978 672.2999
November 698.6168 642.7526 668.9853
December 672.2946 653.0463 662.6078