YEARLY HIGH
70.4611 HUF
YEARLY LOW
56.2046 HUF
YEARLY AVERAGE
62.4061 HUF

2017 GHS to HUF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the GHS to HUF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 19, valuing the pair at 70.4611. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 27, dropping to 56.2046.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 14.2565 HUF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 67.7110 to the December average rate of 58.5910, the exchange rate registered a net change of -13.47% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 70.4611 was down 7.68% compared to the 2016 peak of 76.3232, 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 352,305 HUF
2016 Average 356,603 HUF
Yearly Trough Low 281,023 HUF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 71,282.34 HUF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

70.0485
57.2141
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GHS to HUF 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 65.6689, compared to 59.1433 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 6.5256 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 65.6689
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 59.1433

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was May, with a trading range of 5.7171 HUF (High: 68.2261 / Low: 62.5089). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.3999 HUF (High: 59.0335 / Low: 57.6337).

May Spread (Volatile) ±5.7171
August Spread (Stable) ±1.3999

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 3.5269 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -3.5269

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2017: 68.9789) against the same month in 2016 (average: 71.7575), the exchange rate shifted by -2.7786 (-3.87%).

2017 Avg (April) 68.9789
2016 Avg (April) 71.7575

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 70.1205 65.9232 67.7110
February 66.5994 62.8366 65.1471
March 66.7774 61.3858 63.9910
April 70.4611 66.7774 68.9789
May 68.2261 62.5089 65.4520
June 64.1196 61.6456 62.7335
July 62.2788 59.0409 60.5935
August 59.0335 57.6337 58.2837
September 59.9728 57.3968 58.4521
October 60.9445 59.2876 59.9726
November 60.7781 56.2046 58.9670
December 59.4559 57.1254 58.5910