2017 GHS to GMD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

11.0286 GMD

YEARLY LOW

9.3319 GMD

YEARLY AVERAGE

10.4167 GMD

2017 GHS to GMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the GHS to GMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 5, valuing the pair at 11.0286. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 6, dropping to 9.3319.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.6967 GMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 10.1463 to the December average rate of 10.5355, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.84% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 11.0286 was down 2.01% compared to the 2016 peak of 11.2553, 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 55,143 GMD

2016 Average 53,213 GMD

Yearly Trough Low 46,659 GMD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 8,483.73 GMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

10.8632

9.7930

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GHS to GMD 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 10.3258, compared to 10.5075 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1818 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 10.3258

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 10.5075

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was March, with a trading range of 1.1050 GMD (High: 10.4369 / Low: 9.3319). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1185 GMD (High: 10.6168 / Low: 10.4983).

March Spread (Volatile) ±1.1050

December Spread (Stable) ±0.1185

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.2660 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2660

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2017: 10.7740) against the same month in 2016 (average: 11.1510), the exchange rate shifted by -0.3770 (-3.38%).

2017 Avg (May) 10.7740

2016 Avg (May) 11.1510

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	10.3918	9.9123	10.1463
February	10.2431	9.5898	9.9234
March	10.4369	9.3319	9.8822
April	10.8918	10.4369	10.7207
May	11.0286	10.4771	10.7740
June	10.8218	10.3377	10.5080
July	10.5763	10.4095	10.4923
August	10.5269	10.1839	10.3935
September	10.4818	10.1886	10.3962
October	10.8509	10.4225	10.7032
November	10.7733	10.2397	10.5246
December	10.6168	10.4983	10.5355