YEARLY HIGH
1.8781 HKD
YEARLY LOW
1.6267 HKD
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.7722 HKD

2017 GHS to HKD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the GHS to HKD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 23, valuing the pair at 1.8781. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 6, dropping to 1.6267.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2513 HKD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.8074 to the December average rate of 1.7319, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.18% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1.8781 was down 8.17% compared to the 2016 peak of 2.0451, 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 9,390 HKD
2016 Average 9,838 HKD
Yearly Trough Low 8,134 HKD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,256.65 HKD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

1.8560
1.7026
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GHS to HKD 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 1.7853, compared to 1.7592 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0261 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.7853
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.7592

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was March, with a trading range of 0.1815 HKD (High: 1.8082 / Low: 1.6267). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0197 HKD (High: 1.7839 / Low: 1.7641).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.1815
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0197

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 0.0639 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0639

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2017: 1.8432) against the same month in 2016 (average: 2.0250), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1818 (-8.98%).

2017 Avg (April) 1.8432
2016 Avg (April) 2.0250

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.8355 1.7782 1.8074
February 1.7914 1.6728 1.7436
March 1.8082 1.6267 1.7153
April 1.8781 1.7923 1.8432
May 1.8602 1.7688 1.8200
June 1.8276 1.7576 1.7821
July 1.7967 1.7661 1.7802
August 1.7830 1.7468 1.7705
September 1.7831 1.7250 1.7643
October 1.7839 1.7641 1.7747
November 1.7721 1.6787 1.7334
December 1.7501 1.7235 1.7319