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