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