YEARLY HIGH
11.3939 DOP
YEARLY LOW
9.8574 DOP
YEARLY AVERAGE
10.7629 DOP

2017 GHS to DOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the GHS to DOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 19, valuing the pair at 11.3939. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 6, dropping to 9.8574.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.5365 DOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 10.8391 to the December average rate of 10.7107, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.18% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 11.3939 was down 5.60% compared to the 2016 peak of 12.0701, 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 56,969 DOP
2016 Average 58,246 DOP
Yearly Trough Low 49,287 DOP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 7,682.32 DOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

11.2769
10.3233
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GHS to DOP 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 10.8003, compared to 10.7255 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0748 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 10.8003
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 10.7255

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was March, with a trading range of 1.1979 DOP (High: 11.0553 / Low: 9.8574). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1402 DOP (High: 10.7920 / Low: 10.6518).

March Spread (Volatile) ±1.1979
December Spread (Stable) ±0.1402

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and October, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.3149 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3149

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2017: 11.1975) against the same month in 2016 (average: 11.9642), the exchange rate shifted by -0.7668 (-6.41%).

2017 Avg (April) 11.1975
2016 Avg (April) 11.9642

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 10.9768 10.6614 10.8391
February 10.7825 10.1759 10.5242
March 11.0553 9.8574 10.4027
April 11.3939 10.9004 11.1975
May 11.2750 10.6975 11.0420
June 11.0540 10.6578 10.7962
July 10.8503 10.6585 10.7706
August 10.8059 10.5746 10.6805
September 10.8488 10.4238 10.6962
October 10.9645 10.7265 10.8343
November 10.9392 10.2979 10.6609
December 10.7920 10.6518 10.7107