YEARLY HIGH
0.5032 FJD
YEARLY LOW
0.4348 FJD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4684 FJD

2017 GHS to FJD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the GHS to FJD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 0.5032. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 6, dropping to 0.4348.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0684 FJD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4853 to the December average rate of 0.4578, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.67% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.5032 was down 10.87% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.5646, 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 2,516 FJD
2016 Average 2,644 FJD
Yearly Trough Low 2,174 FJD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 342.24 FJD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.4980
0.4516
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GHS to FJD 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 0.4769, compared to 0.4598 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0171 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4769
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4598

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was March, with a trading range of 0.0465 FJD (High: 0.4812 / Low: 0.4348). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0119 FJD (High: 0.4625 / Low: 0.4506).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0465
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0119

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2017. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0228 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0228

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 0.4853) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.5534), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0682 (-12.31%).

2017 Avg (January) 0.4853
2016 Avg (January) 0.5534

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5032 0.4721 0.4853
February 0.4757 0.4429 0.4625
March 0.4812 0.4348 0.4588
April 0.5019 0.4812 0.4942
May 0.5032 0.4744 0.4897
June 0.4863 0.4607 0.4712
July 0.4697 0.4539 0.4631
August 0.4625 0.4506 0.4568
September 0.4627 0.4501 0.4555
October 0.4741 0.4585 0.4656
November 0.4716 0.4468 0.4603
December 0.4663 0.4498 0.4578