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