YEARLY HIGH
0.1961 GBP
YEARLY LOW
0.1610 GBP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1767 GBP

2017 GHS to GBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the GHS to GBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 16, valuing the pair at 0.1961. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 30, dropping to 0.1610.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0350 GBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1888 to the December average rate of 0.1654, the exchange rate registered a net change of -12.39% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.1961 was down 5.74% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.2080, 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 980 GBP
2016 Average 938 GBP
Yearly Trough Low 805 GBP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 175.18 GBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.1911
0.1630
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GHS to GBP 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 0.1825, compared to 0.1709 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0116 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1825
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1709

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was March, with a trading range of 0.0149 GBP (High: 0.1860 / Low: 0.1712). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0032 GBP (High: 0.1665 / Low: 0.1633).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0149
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0032

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 0.0087 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0087

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 0.1888) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.1784), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0104 (+5.81%).

2017 Avg (January) 0.1888
2016 Avg (January) 0.1784

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1961 0.1820 0.1888
February 0.1852 0.1739 0.1801
March 0.1860 0.1712 0.1790
April 0.1924 0.1828 0.1876
May 0.1850 0.1746 0.1809
June 0.1817 0.1751 0.1786
July 0.1770 0.1732 0.1752
August 0.1763 0.1722 0.1747
September 0.1745 0.1649 0.1696
October 0.1739 0.1686 0.1723
November 0.1740 0.1610 0.1680
December 0.1665 0.1633 0.1654