YEARLY HIGH
50.1553 GYD
YEARLY LOW
43.5578 GYD
YEARLY AVERAGE
47.1675 GYD

2017 GHS to GYD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the GHS to GYD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 19, valuing the pair at 50.1553. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 6, dropping to 43.5578.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 6.5976 GYD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 48.3336 to the December average rate of 45.8631, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.11% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 50.1553 was down 7.69% compared to the 2016 peak of 54.3355, 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 250,777 GYD
2016 Average 260,962 GYD
Yearly Trough Low 217,789 GYD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 32,987.89 GYD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

49.5725
45.5066
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GHS to GYD 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 47.6369, compared to 46.6981 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.9388 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 47.6369
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 46.6981

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was March, with a trading range of 4.8961 GYD (High: 48.4539 / Low: 43.5578). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.7111 GYD (High: 47.4629 / Low: 46.7518).

March Spread (Volatile) ±4.8961
October Spread (Stable) ±0.7111

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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 1.7618 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.7618

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2017: 49.2337) against the same month in 2016 (average: 53.7993), the exchange rate shifted by -4.5656 (-8.49%).

2017 Avg (April) 49.2337
2016 Avg (April) 53.7993

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 49.0672 47.2791 48.3336
February 47.5879 44.8066 46.5718
March 48.4539 43.5578 45.8455
April 50.1553 48.0967 49.2337
May 49.6470 47.0897 48.3876
June 48.6723 46.8860 47.4494
July 47.7368 46.8260 47.2375
August 47.2950 46.1291 46.9230
September 47.4534 46.1618 46.9302
October 47.4629 46.7518 47.1671
November 47.2246 44.7247 46.0678
December 46.4826 45.3848 45.8631